Beethoven Conference - Call for Papers

University of Manchester Beethoven Conference
25-27 June 2012
Martin Harris Centre, University of Manchester

Call for Papers:

Beethoven has been an iconic figure of Western culture since the 19th century, and
continues to be the focus of research across a wide range of academic disciplines. The
aim of this three-day conference is to bring together postgraduates and scholars to
explore recent Beethoven research in all fields of study. The conference is hosted with
support from the Institute of Musical Research, and will involve collaboration with the
Royal Northern College of Music.

Proposals are invited for papers or lecture recitals on any topic about Beethoven; papers
relating to any of the following themes would be particularly welcomed:

Musical culture in the year 1812
Beethoven as a 19th-century cultural figure
The creative process (sketches and revisions)
Performing Beethoven
Translation of Beethoven documents

Each paper will be limited to 20 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of discussion and
questions. Proposals for 50-minute papers will also be considered. Proposed lecture
recitals can be either 20 minutes or 50 minutes.

Proposals should be limited to 250 words, and should be emailed to
manchesterbeethoven@gmail.com. Please also direct any enquiries to this address.
Proposals will be accepted until 29 February 2012. Successful applicants will be
informed by 16 March 2012.

Programme Committee: Barry Cooper, Erica Buurman, Siân Derry and Matthew Pilcher.