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    Sonata in G Major, op.79 (1809) is a relatively easy with full of humor and romantic character. Sonata in E-flat Major, op. 81a (1809-10) is the only program sonata by Beethoven for the reason he gave titles to each movement. Summation, transcendence (1814-27) The final years, especially from 1812 to 1817, were difficult for Beethoven. He had the lawsuit over his nephew’s custody and suffered from deafness and Immortal Beloved. Especially the letter of Immortal Beloved and an attempt to starve himself

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    by Ludwig van Beethoven is a very powerful piece that gives insight to history in a deeper way than facts but emotions. Music through history has told stories and described culture, therefore without music there would be a gap in culture in the sense emotions could not be shared and expressed as much. Music is universal way to express something that all can understand. Through this piece you can gain insight on Beethoven’s life and the women in the labors camps emotions. Beethoven was born on December

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    Ludwig van Beethoven 17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827 [pic] [pic] Ludwig van Beethoven is perhaps the most famous and influential of all the pianist composers of his time. He was considered instrumental in the transition of between the classical and romantic eras in Western Art Music. Beethoven was born on December 16th, 1770 in Bonn (now called Cologne, Germany) to parents of Belgian descent. His father, Johann, was a musician at the court of Bonn, and his mother,

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    Wondrous things about Beethoven Beethoven’s best-known compositions include 9 symphonies, 5 piano concertos, 1 violin concerto, 32 piano sonatas, 16 string quartets, his great Mass the Missa solemnis and an opera, Fidelio. Beethoven was a German composer. Beethoven is important because he sparked a new path within music. Why was Beethoven’s music so unique? This is because he was very studious about his music. He started at eight and continued learning from then forward. Without Beethoven, the music that

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    Ludwig van Beethoven is a world notorious and famous music composer and pianist. He composed some of the most powerful pieces of music. Beethoven created a connection between the 18th century Classical Period and the Romantic eras. His best innovations in composition came in his instrumental work, including his symphonies. He succeeded in several areas of music (music forms), which were passed down to him from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Joseph Hadyn including the sonata, concerto, and symphony (Isaac

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    Beethoven Accomplishments

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    Ludwig van Beethoven was born in 1770 in Bonn, Germany. He was raised in a family of musicians, and his father sang and taught him how to play instruments. He is one of many talented and admirable composers that are to be regarded when deciding who was the greatest composer in European history. When considering the greatest composer, it would have to be someone who had originality, natural talent, and someone who put their all into their music. Beethoven possessed all of these qualities, and is more

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    The rise of Ludwig van Beethoven into the rank of history’s greatest composers was paralleled by and in some ways a consequence of his own personal tragedy and despair. Beethoven’s family was of the Flemish origin. His mother, Maria Magdalena, died after a long illness when Beethoven was only 17. He was not the only child in this family though. He had 2 brothers and 1 sister, both to which were disorganized and unruly. His family was always in constant need of funds. Beethoven showed his extraordinary

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    Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany, in 1770. He came from a family of musicians. His father and grandfather worked for the Electors of Cologne. The grandfather, Lodewyk van Beethoven came from Mechelen, Belgium and joined the court orchestra in Bonn as a bass player. He eventually became the conductor. His son Johann was a professional tenor at the court in Bonn and also played piano and violin. As Beethoven began to exhibited his outstanding musical talent at a young age, his father

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    which incorporate the music of Haydn, Mozart, and the first period of Beethoven. The three prominent composers of the classical style of music Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven and Joseph Haydn (Franz). Together, the three composers established a trinity that is considered to be responsible for the development of classical music. Across their lives, these three composers had vastly different style and behaviors. Beethoven and Mozart were innately talented and before they commenced to compose

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    Ludwig van Beethoven also referred to as, “The Master” was born on December 16, 1770 in the city of Bonn, which is today known as Germany (Chiego 12). Ludwig van Beethoven’s life was filled with many amazing accomplishments and failures. Out of many of Beethoven’s works that was created his fifth symphony is one of the most famous works of music ever written. “Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn; he was the son of Maria Magdalena and Johann van Beethoven, who was a musician. The Beethoven family

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