The Ministry of Information and Communications issued a “Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)" stamp set on Dec. 16 to commemorate the renowned composer’s contributions to the world of music and art. 

A portrait of Beethoven

The stamp set designed by local artist Pham Quang Dieu consists of one stamp and one block.

The stamp itself features a portrait of Beethoven and the apartment in Bonn, Germany, where he was born and grew up.

The stamp set will cost between VND4,000 and VND15,000 depending on its size.

The apartment in Bonn, Germany, where Beethoven was born and grew up,
is also featured on the stamp.

As part of the design, Vietnam Post has used images provided by the Beethoven-Haus Bonn and the Beethoven Anniversary Society.

Ludwig van Beethoven was a German pianist and composer who is widely considered as one of the greatest composers of all time.

He is best known for his innovative compositions which combined vocals and instruments, thereby widening the scope of sonata, symphony, concerto, and quartet. Indeed, he represents a crucial transitional figure that was able to connect both the Classical and Romantic ages of music in Europe.