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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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When did beethoven right his first song?

Ludwig van Beethoven wrote his first song at the age of 11 in 1782. The song was titled "Kleine Freude" (Little Joy) and was composed for voice and piano.

  • Year: 1782
  • Age: 11
  • Title: "Kleine Freude" (Little Joy)
  • Instrument: Voice and Piano

When did Beethoven passed away?

Beethoven died in his home in Vienna after a long confinement, on March 26, 1827. Like his deafness, the immediate cause of his death is not known, as he had suffered illnesses for several years and the symptoms are not indicative of a specific disease or ailment.

Who was born in 1770 in the city of Bonn Germany?

Composer Ludwig van Beethoven was born in 1770 in Bonn, Germany.

Was Darwin living during the Romantic Era?

Yes he was....The Romantic Period or Era was based on emotion, adventure and imagination. This kind of imagintaion also emerged new ideas of creation, such as Darwin and his theory of evolution. The era begain in about 1820 and climaxed after about 1825 and was born from the side effects of the French Revolution. Yes he was....The Romantic Period or Era was based on emotion, adventure and imagination. This kind of imagintaion also emerged new ideas of creation, such as Darwin and his theory of evolution. The era begain in about 1820 and climaxed after about 1825 and was born from the side effects of the French Revolution.

What was Beethoven's last symphony?

Beethoven's last symphony was his Symphony no. 9 in d minor (Op. 125), known as the "Choral" Symphony. However, the final--and most famous--movement of this work is known as the "Ode to Joy."

Why is fur Elise so significant?

It's not all that significant, actually. Popular yes, significant no.

How long is beethoven' s 1st symphony?

The average symphony length is around 20-23 minutes long. This was a common length during the Classical and Romantic eras. For each composer it differs as well. I'm just giving a major estimate. Contemporary symphonies for example have drifted away from the common standard length. There is a symphony written by Dr. Michael Wolters lasting a mere 25 seconds including all four movements. The Mahler 3rd symphony lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes! There is a huge difference between the two. Most Haydn symphonies lasted 15-20 minutes like most Classical ones. Beethoven broke the barrier with his 9th symphony which was over an hour when played at the correct tempo. There are many symphonies lasting different amounts of time but overall I'd say the average symphony is 20-23 minutes long with all of it's movements.

When is Beethoven's birthday?

Beethoven was probably born on December 16th, 1770. He was baptized on December 17th, 1770. Children at the time were usually baptized the day after their birth. We also know that Beethoven himself celebrated his birthday on December 16th.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beethoven

Who are the most famous German composers besides Mozart and Beethoven?

Better say: here are composers of the German speaking region, because there was no "German" state at that time:

Johann Sebastian Bach

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

Johannes Brahms

Anton Bruckner

Carl Czerny

Georg Friedrich Händel

Joseph Haydn

Gustav Mahler

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy

Franz Schubert

Robert Schumann

Richard Strauss

Richard Wagner

Georg Philipp Telemann

Carl Maria von Weber

What are the notes to fur elise on the xylphone?

Same as on the piano, except with the range adjusted to fit the xylophone.

What did Beethoven do to show that his deafness didn't let him down?

He put his ear to the piano and felt the vibrations to write the music.

He used a round stick in the above process.

What was Ludwig Beethoven's favorite food?

It was stated by a close personal friend of Beethoven's that his favourite food was pasta with Italian cheese (basically macaroni and cheese) and his favourite drink was Hungarian red wine (the expensive sort).

Who performed fur elise?

Just about everyone who knows how to play piano.

Who has written a good analysis of the Hammerklavier Sonata by Beethoven?

Probably the best one you will find is in a booklet accompanying a recording that you can purchase OR go into a large music store and search for one. There are several biographies written about Beethoven; one in particlular is by Maynard Sollimon, so try a library.

Answer #2

Heinrich Schenker analyzed Beethoven's Sonatas and the pianist Andras Schiff gave a wonderful lecture series on the 32 Beethoven Sonatas. It is available, for free download at

http://music.guardian.co.uk/classical/page/0,,1943867,00.html

When did Eugene Ormandy donduct Brahms symphony no 4?

If you're referring to the Sony recording he made of it....I believe it's 10/25/1967.