Beethoven studied composition with the pianist and composer Christian Gottleib Neefe and then, on a much larger scale with Joseph Haydn. He also studied counterpoint with Albrecthsberger and Schenk. He learnt violin with a man named Franz Ries and was also taught piano by singer and teacher Johann van Beethoven (his father). In 1787, Beethoven's teacher Christian Neefe suggested that he travel to Vienna to take lessons from Mozart, who was greatly impressed by Beethoven's ability and talent, and Mozarts rival, Antonio Salieri.
Ludwig van Beethoven, composer of the Classical Period -
Born - 16th or 17th of December, 1770 in Bonn, Germany
Died - 26th of March, 1827 in Vienna, Austria
Major works include - 8 Symphonies, 6 String quartets, 2 Piano sonatas, 1 Sonata for violin and piano, 1 Violin concerto, 1 Piano concerto.
Genres - Symphonies, Piano concertos, String quartets, Piano sonatas.
In 1787, Beethoven's instructor suggested that he travel to Vienna to take lessons from Mozart, who was greatly impressed by Beethoven's ability and talent. He also had lessons with Joseph Haydn which he considered were not successful and Mozarts rival, Antonio Salieri.
Beethoven studied first with Mozart, then with Haydn.
Haydn taught some to Beethoven.
Bach is the master of harmony. His pieces are celestial and harmonious. All other composers like Mozart and Beethoven have greatly admired his ability to write his pieces in scales. When speaking about famous composers, it is always proper to begin with Bach. The most famous would probably either go to Mozart or Beethoven, but the pioneer was definetly Bach!!!
Count Nikolaus Esterhazy
Haydn taught Beethoven.
Roger Williams
Beethoven was said to have walked a lot as there were obviously no trains, buses or cars during those times. also, at one time, he walked about 2 miles something just to get to a concert that he had heard of with a organist he very much liked and when it finished, he simply turned around and walked back home! also, he had to get to other places to perform so he would have had to get there as well.
He composed music. Concertos, symphonies, sonatas, and other brilliant works.
Bach is the master of harmony. His pieces are celestial and harmonious. All other composers like Mozart and Beethoven have greatly admired his ability to write his pieces in scales. When speaking about famous composers, it is always proper to begin with Bach. The most famous would probably either go to Mozart or Beethoven, but the pioneer was definetly Bach!!!
Beethoven wrote 32 piano sonatas (some sources say 38), more than any other composer.
Count Nikolaus Esterhazy
Beethoven included vocal soloists and chorus in the final movement of his Ninth Symphony, which was the first time a composer had incorporated voices in a symphony. This groundbreaking addition elevated the symphony to a new level of emotional and spiritual depth, and solidified its place as a revolutionary work in the history of Western classical music.
Haydn taught Beethoven.
It is difficult to say whose music is played the most.There is no doubt that Beethoven's music remains very popular. On the other hand, Mozart was one of the world's most prolific composers, and by the sheer volume of the music he composed, his music might be played more than any other composer. There is simply no way to tell.
Roger Williams
Beethoven was said to have walked a lot as there were obviously no trains, buses or cars during those times. also, at one time, he walked about 2 miles something just to get to a concert that he had heard of with a organist he very much liked and when it finished, he simply turned around and walked back home! also, he had to get to other places to perform so he would have had to get there as well.
Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven all have in common that they are from the classical period. Also, Haydn was Mozart's and Beethoven's teacher. They all could play the piano. They have all worked as a musician in Vienna. Haydn was born in 1732, Mozart 1756, and Beethoven was 1770. Haydn influenced both Mozart and Beethoven. Mozart became good friends with Haydn. Beethoven improved upon the classical music of Mozart and Haydn's time.
I would try classical music archives, to find a complete or mostly complete listing of Beethoven or any other composer's compositions. You could also obtain an anthology that lists everything he wrote, but that may be hard to obtain--depending on your resources.
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125,byname the Choral Symphony, Beethoven, Ludwig van: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Opus 125 (Choral)orchestral work in four movements by Ludwig van Beethoven, remarkable in its day not only for its grandness of scale but especially for its final movement, which includes a full chorus and vocal soloists who sing a setting of Friedrich Schiller's poem "An die Freude" ("Ode to Joy"). The work was Beethoven's final complete symphony, and it represents an important stylistic bridge between the Classical and Romantic periods of Western music history. Symphony No. 9premiered on May 7, 1824, in Vienna, to an overwhelmingly enthusiastic audience, and it is widely viewed as Beethoven's greatest composition