Transcript Beethoven powerpoint

Ludwig van Beethoven
1770- 1827
“You will ask me where I get
my IDEAs...
That I cannot tell you…
They come unsummoned, directly, indirectly…
Incited by moods which are translated by the poet
into WORDS,
By me into the TONES that sound, and roar
and storm about me
Until I have set them down in NOTES.”
- Beethoven, 1822
Early 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. Started teaching Beethoven
when he was just 4 years old. Father was not a good teacher
and he got a new teacher at 8 years old.
• His first music was published when he was twelve years-old.
Beethoven-haus,
Bonn
Now a museum
Beethoven’s Character
• Short, big head, hairy hands
• His music matched his character. Gave people
goosebumps, was emotional and strong, not for
dancing and parties.
• At 18, moved to Vienna to make a name for
himself. Met Mozart. Mozart thought Beethoven
was wonderful. After awhile moved back to
Germany to take care of younger brothers
because his father was irresponsible.
Beethoven’s Character
• At 22 moved back to Vienna to work and study with
Haydn.
• Considered a ‘rock star’ of his time.
• People thought he was crabby and unfriendly.
• Slob, very messy.
• Started going deaf at 30 years old, completely deaf by
50. May have contributed to his crabbiness. Still
composed music.
• Always had a notebook with him so he could consistently
compose. Would pour water over his head to help him
stay awake so he could compose longer.
His Struggles and Works
• 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 Influence
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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 due to liver failure. 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 music…
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4IRMYuE1hI&feature
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Symphony #5 – not Beethoven!!! 9 total symphonies.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C9RPUQ1vwQ&feat
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Ode to Joy
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAOTCtW9v0M&featu
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Fur Elise
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQVeaIHWWck
Moonlight Sonata