What are some of Ludwig van Beethoven's musical achievements?

Answer 1

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827

) was one of the most prolific composers of theromanticperiod.He is best known for his nine symphonies, which have been called the cornerstones of Western civilization.

Answer 2

Early Achievements

Despite his father's cruelty and brutal teaching methods, Beethoven showed signs of potential at an early age. At age seven, he was advanced enough to appear in public and his progress became rapid when the composer Christian Gottlob Neefe, who introduced Beethoven to Bach's Well Tempered Clavier, took over his musical training. In 1780, his Variations for Piano in C minor were published and listed in the Leipzig catalogue.

Beethoven in Vienna

Beethoven visited the musical centre of Vienna in 1787 and it was here that he met Mozart, who gave him his first composition lessons. His talent impressed Mozart, but before proper lessons could take place, news of Beethoven's dying mother sent him back to Bonn. At home, the situation was worsening as Beethoven was forced to take charge of everything - including his father's salary. This enabled Beethoven to become more self-reliant and it was because of his father that he developed strong motivation and energy.

By the time he returned to Vienna in 1792, Mozart had also died. Haydn was passing through Vienna at this time and it was to him that Beethoven went for composition lessons. Unfortunately, the two had little in common, and Beethoven found Johann Albrechtsberger's tuition more valuable.

Preparing for greatness

Giving concerts in Vienna as well as Berlin and Prague, Beethoven was soon established as Vienna's leading concert pianist, and despite the growing rivalry between other performers, he still managed to attract nobility from all over Europe. In his first appearance in Vienna in 1795, Beethoven performed his Piano Concerto No.2 in B flat, and in this decade also composed piano sonatas, cello sonatas and violin sonatas. His First Symphony was completed in 1800, and his first set of string quartets in 1801. After leaving the court position in Bonn, Beethoven became Vienna's first successful freelance musician.

The onset of deafness

Beethoven's greatest outpouring of compositions occurred, ironically, when he began experiencing deafness. From 1798, Beethoven was aware of a continual humming in his ear that gradually grew stronger until he went practically deaf. It was during this time that he won custody of his nephew Karl, who later attempted suicide through frustration caused by his 'eccentric' guardian. Beethoven was determined not to be ruined by his deafness, and by 1812 he had completed symphonies 2, 3 'Eroica', 4, 5, 6 'Pastoral', 7 and 8, Piano Concertos 4 and 5 'Emperor', the Violin Concerto, piano sonatas, the three Rasumovsky String Quartets, the Opera Fidelio, and many other works. During the next 12 years, Beethoven composed the Hammerklavier Sonata, the last three piano sonatas, the Diabelli Variations, the Missa S, and the celebrated Ninth Symphony, ending with the famous Ode to Joy.

Answer 3

Beethoven's major accomplishes includes (but are not limited to) being one of Vienna's leading pianist, his composition of piano sonatas, cello sonatas, and violin sonatas. He also composed his first Symphony in 1800.

Answer 4

Beethoven is best known for his nine symphonies, which have been called the cornerstones of Western civilization. The most famous two are the Fifth Symphony and the Ninth Symphony because of their grandeur. The Moonlight is best remembered for it's dream-like opening. The Pathetique, on the other hand, is a passionate and desperate work which requires that the symphony produce a loud, overwhelming sound.

Answer 5

Some of Lud wig van Beethoven's achievements were he got to be seen in public at the age of seven.

Answer 6

Ludwig van Beethoven acheived many things, but the things he is most remembered by are the 9 syphonies that he wrote.

Answer 7

The answer will largely be a matter of taste and so it will vary. Arguably his greatest works are his symphonies, all of his concertos and his piano sonatas.