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Ludwig van BeethovenLudwig van Beethoven1770- 1827
Early LifeEarly Life• Beethoven was born on December, 17, 1770, in Bonn,
Germany.• His father, a singer and instrumentalist, was Beethoven’s
first teacher. His other teachers included Haydn and Salieri.• His father treated him harshly.• His first music was published when he was twelve years-
old.
Beethoven-haus, Bonn
Now a museum
His Struggles and His Struggles and WorksWorks
• In 1802, Beethoven realized that he was rapidly losing his hearing. As a result of this realization, he became increasingly reclusive.
• Nevertheless, he continued composing.• Unlike Haydn and other previous composers who relied on
patrons, Beethoven worked independently and earned a living from the sale of his works.
• Therefore, Beethoven was the first free-lance composer.
9th Symphony Manuscript
Later Life and Later Life and InfluenceInfluence
• Beethoven composed 9 complete symphonies, 32 piano sonatas, overtures, and numerous chamber works.
• His music lead the entire musical world into romanticism and influenced the way in which pianos were built.
• He was completely deaf while composing his 9th Symphony.• He died in Vienna on March 26, 1827. Nearly 30,000 people
attended his funeral.
“What I am, I am by myself. There are and will be a
thousand princes…
There is only one Beethoven.”
- Beethoven
Some of his WorksSome of his Works• 32 Piano Sonatas
o Moonlight Sonatao Sonata Pathetique
• Fur Elise• Fidelio (his only opera)• 9 Symphonies
o Choral Symphony …#9 (Ode to Joy)o Beethoven’s Fifth …#5o Pastorale …..#6
Some of his WorksSome of his Works• Beethoven Symphony No.9 • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAOTCtW9v0M
• Beethoven Moonlight Sonata • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQVeaIHWWck
• Beethoven Fur elise • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQTTFUtMSvQ
• Beethoven's 5th Symphony http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4IRMYuE1hI