March 26

On March 26, 2 anniversaries fall in the history of the hymns in this library: Heinrich Isaac died in 1517; Ludwig van Beethoven died in 1827.

Each date below is given only where two independent sources — Hymnary.org and Wikidata — agree on the year, and the day itself comes from Wikidata. Dates before the 1750s are given as they were recorded at the time, in the Old Style calendar where that was in use.

Heinrich Isaac, who died on this day in 1517, is remembered in this library for the tune INNSBRUCK.

Ludwig van Beethoven, who died on this day in 1827, is remembered in this library for the tune ODE TO JOY.

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