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'''Baron Ignaz von Gleichenstein''', (24 May 1778–3 August 1828), was a German [[aristocrat]] and amateur [[cellist]]. He became close friends with [[Ludwig van Beethoven]], as well as being one of his most ardent supporters. Gleichenstein took over the running of Beethoven's affairs after [[Ferdinand Ries]] left Vienna in 1805. Alongside Countess Marie Erdödy, Gleichenstein played a role in securing Beethoven a lifetime annuity from members of the [[Austrian Empire|Austrian]] high nobility.<ref name=TLB1921>[[Alexander Wheelock Thayer]], ''Thayer's Life of Beethoven'' (Hermann Deiters, Henry Edward Krehbiel, Hugo Riemann, Editors, G. Schirmer, Inc., New York, 1921).</ref><ref name="BMM2008">[[Barry Cooper (musicologist)|Barry Cooper]], ''Beethoven'' (Master Musicians, 2008, Oxford University Press)</ref>
==Life, and association with Beethoven==
Born on 24 May 1778, in [[Staufen im Breisgau]], Ignaz von Gleichenstein was a son of the jurist Carl Benedict [[Freiherr]] Gleichauf von Gleichenstein (1725-1813), who worked as a senior official in [[Staufen im Breisgau|Staufen]] and [[Freiburg]]. From 1794 to 1798, Ignaz studied [[law]] at the [[University of Freiburg]] before settling in Vienna in August 1800. In November 1801, he secured a position at the royal and imperial [[Hofkriegsrat]] as a planner and consultant ([[:de:Konzipist|Konzipist]], for which there is no direct translation). His colleagues there included Beethoven's friend [[:de:Stephan von Breuning (Librettist)|Stephan von Breuning]]. In 1807 Ignaz met [[Ludwig van Beethoven|Beethoven]], becoming one of the very few friends of the composer with whom Beethoven used the [[T–V distinction|"du" familiar form]] of address.<ref name=TLB1921 /><ref name=BAHW2001>Peter Clive, ''Beethoven an His World: A Biographical Dictionary''. New York 2001, pp. 131f.</ref>
On 20 April 1807, Gleichenstein placed his witnessing signature beside Beethoven's on the publishing contract with [[Muzio Clementi]]; for 200 pounds sterling, Clementi acquired exclusive rights to several works by the composer over the whole of Britain's sovereign territory, receiving the three [[String Quartets Nos. 7–9, Op. 59 – Rasumovsky (Beethoven)|"Razumovsky" Quartets op. 59]], the [[Symphony No. 4 (Beethoven)|Fourth Symphony op. 60]], the [[Coriolan Overture|Coriolan Overture op. 62]], the [[Violin Concerto (Beethoven)|Violin Concerto op. 61]] and its arrangement as a Piano Concerto, as well as the [[Piano Concerto No. 4 (Beethoven)|Fourth Piano Concerto op. 58]].<ref name=TLB1921 />
Two years later, Gleichenstein played a significant role in helping to sway members of the [[Austrian Empire|Imperial nobility]] to granting Beethoven a lifelong [[annuity]] in an effort to induce him to remain in [[Austrian Empire|Austrian lands]] in the face of an offer of employment as [[Kapellmeister]] in [[Kassel|Cassel]], from [[Jerome Bonaparte|Jerome]], King of [[Westphalia]]. [[Jan Swafford]] characterizes Beethoven's real intentions thus:
"The Countess Erdödy is of the opinion that you ought to outline a plan with her," wrote Beethoven to Gleichenstein early in 1809, "according to which she might negotiate in case they<ref>The princes Kinsky, Lobkowitz and the Archduke Rudolf.</ref> approach her, which she is convinced they will... If you should have time this afternoon, the Countess would be glad to see you."<ref name=TLB1921 /><ref name=TLB1986>[[Emily Anderson]], Editor, ''The Letters of Beethoven'', vol. 1 (London, Macmillan Press, 1986, 3 Volumes).</ref> Negotiations resulted in Beethoven signing a contract with princes [[Prince Lobkowitz|Lobkowitz]], [[Kinsky]] and the [[Archduke Rudolf of Austria (1788–1831)|Archduke Rudolf]] (in which they promised to pay him a regular stipend for life), his rejection of the Cassel post, and his remaining in Vienna until his death in 1827. Gleichenstein stood as guarantor for Beethoven on the contract.<ref name=MSB1977>[[Maynard Solomon]], ''Beethoven'' (1977, 1998, 2001, Schirmer Books).</ref><ref name=BAT2014 /><ref>[[Alexander Wheelock Thayer]] in ''A Dictionary of Music and Musicians'' (George Grove, Editor, 1900).</ref>
Evidence of the close relationship that formed between Beethoven and Gleichenstein is the dedication to Ignaz of the [[Cello Sonata No. 3 (Beethoven)|Sonata in A major op. 69]] for violoncello and piano, completed in 1808. As reported by Julius Schneller, a friend of the family, Beethoven furnished the first edition copy intended for Gleichenstein with the inscription: "Inter Lacrimas et Luctum" (Between tears and grief).<ref name=TLB1921 />
==Marriage==
Through Gleichenstein, Beethoven became associated with [[Therese Malfatti]]. In 1809, the Baron, having regularly frequented the Malfatti family home, married Therese's sister Anna Malfatti (1792-1869) on 28 May 1811. The newly-wed couple moved to Freiburg and Oberrotweil in the summer of the same year to take over and oversee the administration of the von Gleichenstein family winery. Both returned to Vienna frequently. At the beginning of 1827, Ignaz von Gleichenstein again made the journey to Vienna to visit Beethoven on his final sickbed, latterly seeking advice from Beethoven's longtime doctor Johann Malfatti.<ref>[[:de:Sieghard Brandenburg|Sieghard Brandenburg]] (Hrsg.), ''Der Freundeskreis der Familie Malfatti in Wien, gezeichnet von Ludwig Ferdinand Schnorr von Carolsfeld'', Bonn 1985.</ref><ref name=TLB1921 />
Gleichenstein possessed a replica of the second Beethoven portrait by [[Joseph Willibrord Mähler]] from 1815.
Between 1819 and 1823, Ignaz von Gleichenstein became active in politics, with a mandate in the Second Chamber of the Baden Estates Assembly.
==Family==
Ignaz and Anna von Gleichenstein had four children:
*Mathilde (born November 26, 1812 in Vienna, † January 7, 1907 in Oberrotweil),
*Anna (born June 26, 1814 in Freiburg, † August 28, 1909 in Oberrotweil),
*Arthur (1817-1828),
*Hermann (1822-1859).
A descendant of Mathilde was the lawyer Viktor Huber von Gleichenstein (1909-1994).
==Notes==
[[Category:1778 births]]
[[Category:1828 deaths]]
[[Category:People from Staufen im Breisgau]]
[[Category:Ludwig van Beethoven]]
==Life, and association with Beethoven==
Born on 24 May 1778, in [[Staufen im Breisgau]], Ignaz von Gleichenstein was a son of the jurist Carl Benedict [[Freiherr]] Gleichauf von Gleichenstein (1725-1813), who worked as a senior official in [[Staufen im Breisgau|Staufen]] and [[Freiburg]]. From 1794 to 1798, Ignaz studied [[law]] at the [[University of Freiburg]] before settling in Vienna in August 1800. In November 1801, he secured a position at the royal and imperial [[Hofkriegsrat]] as a planner and consultant ([[:de:Konzipist|Konzipist]], for which there is no direct translation). His colleagues there included Beethoven's friend [[:de:Stephan von Breuning (Librettist)|Stephan von Breuning]]. In 1807 Ignaz met [[Ludwig van Beethoven|Beethoven]], becoming one of the very few friends of the composer with whom Beethoven used the [[T–V distinction|"du" familiar form]] of address.<ref name=TLB1921 /><ref name=BAHW2001>Peter Clive, ''Beethoven an His World: A Biographical Dictionary''. New York 2001, pp. 131f.</ref>
On 20 April 1807, Gleichenstein placed his witnessing signature beside Beethoven's on the publishing contract with [[Muzio Clementi]]; for 200 pounds sterling, Clementi acquired exclusive rights to several works by the composer over the whole of Britain's sovereign territory, receiving the three [[String Quartets Nos. 7–9, Op. 59 – Rasumovsky (Beethoven)|"Razumovsky" Quartets op. 59]], the [[Symphony No. 4 (Beethoven)|Fourth Symphony op. 60]], the [[Coriolan Overture|Coriolan Overture op. 62]], the [[Violin Concerto (Beethoven)|Violin Concerto op. 61]] and its arrangement as a Piano Concerto, as well as the [[Piano Concerto No. 4 (Beethoven)|Fourth Piano Concerto op. 58]].<ref name=TLB1921 />
Two years later, Gleichenstein played a significant role in helping to sway members of the [[Austrian Empire|Imperial nobility]] to granting Beethoven a lifelong [[annuity]] in an effort to induce him to remain in [[Austrian Empire|Austrian lands]] in the face of an offer of employment as [[Kapellmeister]] in [[Kassel|Cassel]], from [[Jerome Bonaparte|Jerome]], King of [[Westphalia]]. [[Jan Swafford]] characterizes Beethoven's real intentions thus:
"The Countess Erdödy is of the opinion that you ought to outline a plan with her," wrote Beethoven to Gleichenstein early in 1809, "according to which she might negotiate in case they<ref>The princes Kinsky, Lobkowitz and the Archduke Rudolf.</ref> approach her, which she is convinced they will... If you should have time this afternoon, the Countess would be glad to see you."<ref name=TLB1921 /><ref name=TLB1986>[[Emily Anderson]], Editor, ''The Letters of Beethoven'', vol. 1 (London, Macmillan Press, 1986, 3 Volumes).</ref> Negotiations resulted in Beethoven signing a contract with princes [[Prince Lobkowitz|Lobkowitz]], [[Kinsky]] and the [[Archduke Rudolf of Austria (1788–1831)|Archduke Rudolf]] (in which they promised to pay him a regular stipend for life), his rejection of the Cassel post, and his remaining in Vienna until his death in 1827. Gleichenstein stood as guarantor for Beethoven on the contract.<ref name=MSB1977>[[Maynard Solomon]], ''Beethoven'' (1977, 1998, 2001, Schirmer Books).</ref><ref name=BAT2014 /><ref>[[Alexander Wheelock Thayer]] in ''A Dictionary of Music and Musicians'' (George Grove, Editor, 1900).</ref>
Evidence of the close relationship that formed between Beethoven and Gleichenstein is the dedication to Ignaz of the [[Cello Sonata No. 3 (Beethoven)|Sonata in A major op. 69]] for violoncello and piano, completed in 1808. As reported by Julius Schneller, a friend of the family, Beethoven furnished the first edition copy intended for Gleichenstein with the inscription: "Inter Lacrimas et Luctum" (Between tears and grief).<ref name=TLB1921 />
==Marriage==
Through Gleichenstein, Beethoven became associated with [[Therese Malfatti]]. In 1809, the Baron, having regularly frequented the Malfatti family home, married Therese's sister Anna Malfatti (1792-1869) on 28 May 1811. The newly-wed couple moved to Freiburg and Oberrotweil in the summer of the same year to take over and oversee the administration of the von Gleichenstein family winery. Both returned to Vienna frequently. At the beginning of 1827, Ignaz von Gleichenstein again made the journey to Vienna to visit Beethoven on his final sickbed, latterly seeking advice from Beethoven's longtime doctor Johann Malfatti.<ref>[[:de:Sieghard Brandenburg|Sieghard Brandenburg]] (Hrsg.), ''Der Freundeskreis der Familie Malfatti in Wien, gezeichnet von Ludwig Ferdinand Schnorr von Carolsfeld'', Bonn 1985.</ref><ref name=TLB1921 />
Gleichenstein possessed a replica of the second Beethoven portrait by [[Joseph Willibrord Mähler]] from 1815.
Between 1819 and 1823, Ignaz von Gleichenstein became active in politics, with a mandate in the Second Chamber of the Baden Estates Assembly.
==Family==
Ignaz and Anna von Gleichenstein had four children:
*Mathilde (born November 26, 1812 in Vienna, † January 7, 1907 in Oberrotweil),
*Anna (born June 26, 1814 in Freiburg, † August 28, 1909 in Oberrotweil),
*Arthur (1817-1828),
*Hermann (1822-1859).
A descendant of Mathilde was the lawyer Viktor Huber von Gleichenstein (1909-1994).
==Notes==
[[Category:1778 births]]
[[Category:1828 deaths]]
[[Category:People from Staufen im Breisgau]]
[[Category:Ludwig van Beethoven]]
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