The Count met Beethoven when he traveled to Lichnowsky 's summer home , where Beethoven was staying .
The work was dedicated to Count Franz von Oppersdorff , a relative of Beethoven 's patron , Prince Lichnowsky .
The Count met Beethoven when Franz von Oppersdorff traveled to Prince Lichnowsky 's summer home , where Beethoven was staying .
The work was dedicated to Count Franz von Oppersdorff , a relative of Beethoven 's patron , Prince Lichnowsky .