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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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Did Beethoven like his career?
yes he did like his career even though his father in the begining beat him he still has love for the music. Also, music kept him from comitting suicide so therefore he loved his career and music
Did Mozart write more songs than Beethoven?
Yes, he did.
It's been said that Beethoven has written about 300 to 400 pieces in his lifetime, whereas Mozart (Wolfgang Amadeus, not his father Leopold) composed over 1000.
How many French Horn Concertos did Richard Strauss Compose?
Two, as far as i know. the first was written quite early in his career, and the second around 1945. Both are quite commonly played, but fairly challenging, particularly the second.
What instruments are often used in symphonies?
A symphony orchestra is a term for a full orchestra of 80-100 or more players, as opposed to a chamber orchestra, which is 50 or fewer, sometimes even as few as three players. The backbone of any orchestra are the strings, as opposed to a band (symphonic or concert), which usually has no stringed instruments.
A symphony orchestra consists of strings (violin, viola, cello, bass; harp), woodwinds (piccolo, flute, E-flat clarinet, oboe, clarinet, English horn, bassoon, bass clarinet, contrabasson; soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophone), brass (trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba), and percussion (a limited number of percussionists playing dozens of different percussion instruments, including snare drum, timpani, xylophone, cymbals, claves, etc.), and keyboards(piano or celesta).
For a detailed breakdown of an orchestra, see the link below.
Not by birth. Beethoven was born and raised in Bonn, Germany, moved to Vienna in his twenties, and spent the rest of his life there. He was not really a Bohemian in lifestyle, either, in the classic sense of the word, he tried to live like an upper middle class gentlemen, but he was too eccentric for that. He was an individual, in the most pointed sense of the word. Most geniuses are.
Where did Beethoven spend the last day of his life?
Beethoven was bedridden in his home the last several months of his life.
Ludwig Van Beethoven's career was as a composer. He wrote music in the classical period. He played the organ, violin, and piano. Ludwig Van Beethoven was deaf.
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What aircraft carries Beethoven's music?
Currently, there are no known aircraft carriers that play Beethoven's music.
Where did Ludwig van Beethoven die?
Beethoven was 57 years old when he died. He died in Vienna March 26, 1827. ( Born December 16th 1770). Beethoven died in March 26th, 1827 marking the end of the true 1st Viennese School (excluding Romantic composer Schubert). He was 56-57 upon the time of his death.
Recovered locks from his hair suggest that Beethoven had sucumb to lead-poisoning Beethoven was 57 when he died of a liver disease on March 26, 1827 Ludwig Van Beethoven died at the age of 57 on 26 March 1827 from liver failure or lead poisoning. Ludwig Van Beethoven died at the age of 57 on 26 March 1827 from liver failure or lead poisoning.
What is the order of musical eras is?
Baroque, classical, romantic, impressionist, experimental & modern
How many homes did Beethoven live in?
It is unknown how many houses Beethoven lived in in total but it was certainly a large number. He moved over thirty times alone when he resided in Vienna but only a few addresses are known for certain.
Where to find concerto in D major for flute solo and string orchestra L Boccherini op 27?
BOCCHERINI, Luigi (1743-1805)
Concerto for Flute in D, Op. 27 (G.489)
Pub: EDWIN F. KALMUS
A1328 large score 30.00
A1328 set (incl 4,4,3,2,2) 55.00
A1328 flute solo 3.00
Concerto for Flute in D, Op. 27 (G.489) (edited by Van Leeuwen).
Pub: SOUTHERN MUSIC COMPANY
SS208 flute & piano 9.00
Order from your local music dealer.
Did Beethoven play piano all the time even after he became deaf?
Yes, he claimed that he could feel the music inside of him although he was not able to hear.
What Instruments are used in a Symphonic Orchstra?
Strings, Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion instruments.
Did Beethoven love listening to his own music at the end of his life?
No. He was unable to. By the time he was in his forties, Beethoven was profoundly deaf. He could not hear his own music, except in his head.
What are the three different periods of Beethoven work?
His musical career is usually divided into 3 periods:
- a formative period that extends to 1802
- a middle period from 1803 to 1814
- a mature period from 1814 to 1827
Why was Beethoven considered a transitional composer?
Since he was involved in the transition from the Classic Period to the Romantic Period.
How did beethoven communicate with people?
Ludwig Van Beethoven communicated orally, as well as writing in notebooks. He started this in 1818, seven years before he became completely deaf in 1825. There were about 400 of these books with his notes and conversations. Around 264 of them have since been destroyed.
Did Beethoven play piano in front of a king?
Yes he did.
In 1796, Beethoven played before the Court of King Friedrich Wilhelm II of Prussia.
What instrument was used in the Pastoral Symphony by beethoven?
violins, cellos, french horns,oboes, clarinets
