One quiet morning, Detective Rio received an urgent call from an art collector named Julian, who lived in an antique-filled house in the heart of Bandung. Julian had recently purchased an old piano at an auction—but something about it felt unusual. The instrument bore strange carvings and signs that hinted at a mysterious past.
When Rio arrived, he was immediately captivated by the sight of the piano. It was an exquisite masterpiece of craftsmanship, aged yet majestic. On the lower corner, almost faded by time, was an engraving: “Beethoven.” Julian suspected the piano might have once belonged to the legendary composer himself—but he needed proof.
The Investigation Begins
Rio examined every inch of the piano carefully. Inside the lid, he discovered a small engraving of numbers: 1770, the year Ludwig van Beethoven was born. He also noticed an emblem resembling the Beethoven family crest carved faintly into the wood.
Determined to uncover the truth, Rio visited a classical music archive in Jakarta. There, he found references to a grand piano built by a renowned Viennese craftsman in the late 18th century—reportedly used by Beethoven during his early years as a composer.
The Life of Beethoven
At the age of 17, Beethoven moved to Vienna, Austria, to study under the famous composer Joseph Haydn. It was in Vienna that Beethoven’s genius flourished, producing timeless masterpieces such as Symphony No. 9 and Moonlight Sonata.
The Key Evidence
Upon returning to the piano, Rio found a crucial clue: faint scratches near the pedal forming the initials “LvB”—Ludwig van Beethoven. Historical records confirmed that Beethoven, who gradually lost his hearing, often relied on pianos with strong, responsive pedals to feel the vibrations of the notes.
Even more compelling, the auction documents traced the piano’s origin to an old house in Vienna that once served as Beethoven’s rehearsal studio during his apprenticeship with Haydn.
The Revelation
Rio concluded that this piano had indeed been played by Beethoven himself. Julian was overwhelmed by emotion—he now owned a tangible piece of musical history.
Before finalizing his report, Rio paused in reflection. He thought about Beethoven’s perseverance—how the composer created world-changing music even after losing his ability to hear. The discovery wasn’t just about a piano; it was a reminder of human resilience and the eternal power of art.
As the sound of the old piano filled Julian’s house with echoes of Moonlight Sonata, Detective Rio stepped outside, satisfied. Another mystery solved—one that bridged centuries and brought the spirit of Beethoven back to life.
By. RSW
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