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Ludwig van Beethoven
Questions about the famous Classical-Romantic composer Ludwig van Beethoven, his music and his personal life.
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What level is fur elise for piano?
If you mean what key is Für Elise set in, the piece is predominantly in A minor, but it moves through several keys throughout the piece. Please see the link below for more details.
Which symphony has Fur Elise in it?
None. It is neither part of a symphony, nor has it any connections to a symphony. Für Elise is a short, romantic composition, actually called the Bagatelle in A minor.
The name Für Elise means "for Elise" in Beethoven's native language of German, but the piece was not written for a lady named Elise. It was actually written for one of his students, Therese Malfatti von Rohrenbach zu Dezza, whom he hoped to marry (but never did). It is believed that, due to Beethoven's illegible writing style, the title was misread by the publisher, and instead titled "For Elise" instead of "For Therese".
How do you play Beethoven on recorder?
"Beethoven" is not a piece of music. Beethoven was a great composer of the Classical and Romantic periods. He composed many, many great works, the melody lines of most of which are unlikely to be able to be played on the recorder by anyone less than a professional.
What was Beethoven's favourite instrument?
Beethoven's favourite instrument was the piano, but he soon gave up this due to the fact in his 30s-40s he became deaf.
Name of a music composer during the romantic period?
Beethoven, Liszt, Chopin, Mendelssohn to name a few. The Romantic Era of music was between the years 1820 to about 1900.
There was actually at least one famous female composer of the romantic era. Her name was Amy March Cheney Beach.
How old was Beethoven when he became deaf?
Letters from Beethoven to his friends in 1801 indicate he had begun experiencing ringing (tinnitus) and deafness in his ears for at least the past three years, since around 1797 - 1798, at the age of 26 or 27.
It is believed that lead poisoning caused his deafness, as well as causing his many stomach ailments, and ultimately led to his premature death.
By 1815 (age 44), his condition had become "intolerable" and he could no longer perform in public, though he could still compose.
An excerpt from one of his letters. "...It is curious that in conversation there are people who do not notice my condition at all; since I have generally been absent-minded, they account for it in that way. Often I can scarcely hear someone speaking softly, the tones yes, but not the words. However, as soon as anyone shouts it becomes intolerable..."
Can you listen to Beethoven's fifth symphony?
There is no 'flute clock symphony'. The works that he wrote for the 'flute clock' (Flötenuhr in German) are 32 very short pieces that are usually played on an organ by itself.
However, he did write a symphony that is called 'The Clock' because of the rhythm of the second movement. You can hear it easily, it is Symphony #101 in D major, one of the famous set of 'London Symphonies'.
Where was Ludwig van beethoven's first music piece played?
The first public performance of Young Ludwig van Beethoven is claimed in 1778, aged seven. As a prodigy child.
The first piece by Ludwig van Beethoven was performed in Bonn in 1783, three piano sonatas named 'Elector' or in German 'Kurfürst'.
His first musical notations were earlier but he was helped by his eminent teacher Christian Gottlob Neefe, who was first organist at the German Court.
What were some of Beethoven's challenges in life?
it was a sad life as he had no wife from his bitter ness and uglyness, beethoven did propose to many woman but they rejected him...Beethoven's father was an aggressive alcoholic who would punish beethoven for little mistakes.Beethovens father would come home from a night out drinking and make beethoven practice the piano. so overall beethoven hade a sad life but he also had his music which would help him become happy in himslef
What jobs other than music did beethoven have?
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.
What did Beethoven do differently when he composed his symphonies?
Bethoven was inspired by the beauty Beethoven saw in nature or the love he felt for a woman.
What Beethoven actually did differently was to be a pioneer of expression in music. As a volatile and passionate man, Beethoven introduced emotion into his works, extending the previous abilities of musicians and the range of their instruments.
Where did Beethoven spend his childhood?
He had to be the head of his family because his mom died and his dad drank
What composers influenced Beethoven?
Originally, CPE Bach, Haydn, and Mozart. But later on he went on to compose in an increasingly individual style.
What type of breed is Beethoven?
Saint Bernard. (:
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What are Beethoven's well-known pieces?
i would consider the song moonlight to be his most famous, as this is the one most people have heard of and attempt to play anytime they get their hands on a piano!
Beethoven attended to what university?
No. Beethoven, like most of his contemporaries, did not go to college. Colleges are a relatively modern institution. Music students in the 1700s and 1800s may have sometimes received instruction in conservatoriums, but Beethoven was not one of these.
Was most of Beethoven's late works symphonies?
Beethoven composed his first symphony at age 30. You will find heavy references to Mozart and Haydn (Wiener Klassik), particularily when listening to instrumentation and overall setting of the themes. In later compositions you will find that Beethoven varies the stricly tectonic structure and also uses different instrumentation (i.e. choir).
Mozart and Beethoven wrote a number of concertos for their favorite solo instrument?
Yes they did . Piano.
The minuet and trio movement of a classical symphony string quartet or other work is in what form?
A-B
Yes. He ranks number 1 state champion in volleyball. His team name is called "the lambs".
Beethoven suffered from what ailment?
First of all, he started going deaf when he was about 26. Though the cause is unknown, some have speculated it could be typhus, syphilis, or lead poisoning, or even his habit of sticking his head in cold water to stay awake. He did not take very good care of himself, believing that his music was more important than his health. He slept and ate very little, and had problems during some stages of his life with alcohol.
Secondly, the disease that took him was said to be lead poisoning, which was a common cause of death for composers who used lead ink in their writing.
Thirdly, he may have suffered from bipolar disorder, which would explain his ill-temper.
