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Ludwig van Beethoven
Questions about the famous Classical-Romantic composer Ludwig van Beethoven, his music and his personal life.
1,178 Questions
Did beethoven have an imaginary cat called keys?
I read once in a childrens book that he did indeed have an imaginary cat called Keys. But to this day, I have found nothing to support that. Part of the story was his father was a drunk, and Keys would keep him company when his father was abusive.
Yes. He was not always deaf but he started going deaf in his late 20s. At this stage, the deafness began to be manifested in the constant ringing in his ears (tinnitus) which eventually became "intolerable", in Beethoven's own words. All the music of his late period was composed when he was totally deaf.
Beethoven himself wrote:
"It is curious that in conversation there are people who do not notice my condition at all; since I have generally been absentminded, they account for it in that way. Often I can scarily hear someone speaking softly, the tones yes, but not the words. However, as soon as anyone shouts it becomes intolerable"
Beethoven began to suffer from a very severe form of "tinnitus" (ringing in the ears) around the year 1796. He hearing gradually deteriorated until, it is believed, he lost nearly 100 percent of his hearing. It has been written that at the premier of his ninth symphony, he had to be turned around to see the tumultuous applause by the audience.
What type of training did Beethoven have?
when Beethoven was just a kid his father and grandfather were musicians so from an early age he was playing piano. when he was just 7 he played to his first crowd. when he was a teen he played for Mozart and he thought he was magnificent. when he was 28 he started loseing his hearing then at 50 he was deaf. to be able to play the piano he cut off its legs so he could feel the vibrations.
What important decisions has Ludwig von Beethoven made?
Beethoven .... Uh... I don't know if any one knows, please tell me. Serene
Which two time periods was beethoven regarded as a highly thought of composer in?
Beethoven was a major composer of both the Classical and Romantic periods.
He used a simple melodic rhythem .
Which peanuts cartoon character plays Beethoven on a toy piano?
Schroeder plays Beethoven on his piano.
What young Pianist did Beethoven kiss on their forehead after hearing them play?
He kiss michel di vani on the forehead.
How many pages is Fur Elise by Beethoven?
It all depends on which version you want (many people play a shortened one) and how large the publisher made the music. Pages are not usually a good way to measure music; rather, think in terms of time. Fur Elise is approximately three and a half minutes long.
When did Beethoven feel the first signs of deafness?
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.
The two giants of baroque music were Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig van Beethoven?
Johann Sebastian Bach, yes, but not Beethoven. Beethoven bridged the Classical and Romantic eras.
Another giant of the Baroque era was George Frideric Handel.
Where did Beethoven study music?
At a young age his father learned to play piano and violin; so he taught Beethoven and often would help him rehearse.
Did Beethoven carry on composing after his loss of hearing?
Yes. Beethoven continued composing for many years after going deaf.
Who said this about Beethoven. Pay attention to this young man someday he will make a great noise.?
Mozart
What is the date of birth of Beethoven's children?
There are no official records to suggest Beethoven had children.
