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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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How does the symphony represent revolution?

By breaking a lot of rules to say what the composer wants it to say. And Beethoven was the poster boy for that concept. Hence, his symphonies were "revolutionary". Beethoven's first two symphonies - and they raised a few eyebrows - were nonetheless, essentially revisiting Haydn and Mozart. But Beethoven's Third Symphony grabbed music by the lapels and jerked it into the nineteenth century.

What are the names of the puppies in the movie beethoven's 2nd?

Oh, dude, in "Beethoven's 2nd," the puppies are named Tchaikovsky, Chubby, Dolly, and Mo. So, like, if you're ever in a trivia night and they ask you this, you're totally covered. But seriously, who even remembers the names of the puppies in a movie from the '90s?

Why did Marty Schottenheimer leave the KC Chiefs?

After the 1998 season when the Chiefs finished 7-9 Schottenheimer came under fire for his "Marty Ball" coaching stlye and lack of playoff success. Also, there were allegations of Schottenheimer engaging in an inapporpriate realtionship with a younger woman and his relationship with GM Carl Peterson started to falter. With the fans starting to turn on him, Marty resigned as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs.

What are the similarities of Beethoven and Brahmas?

Both Beethoven and Brahms were German composers and concert pianists. Both of these composers are considered as innovated in musical forms regarded to orchestra. Compositions of these two were for gigantic orchestras in comparison to symphonies of Mozart, Haydn etc.

Why are Hayden Mozart and Beethoven still so popular?

The reason to why they are still so popular nowadays is becasue they're compositions are so complex they serve as a base to most dramatic works. Their music also pleases the ear even though it was written many years ago. Most of all is because thir works are so magnificent many composers have not attempted to beat the excellency of their works.

What is the song for graduation by beethoven?

The song most closely associated with graduation is Edward Elgar's "Pomp & Circumstance March no. 1 in D major"

Who wrote Eroica Synphony?

"Eroica" is the name of Beethoven's 3rd Symphony.

What beethoven symphony has no break between third and fourth movement?

That was his 6th Symphony, which unlike his other contained five movements.

What was the first song or piece which Ludwig Van Beethoven created?

Beethoven's first composition is a piano trio. The instrumentation is piano, violin and cello. It is categorized as Opus 1 No 1.

Was Ludwig Van Beethoven fat or skinny?

He probably was skinny because he spent so much of his life composing symphonies and music.

What is the value of Deutsche Grammophon series of Beethoven symphonies I have a collection of 10 sets each containing 5 records in their original cases by the Berlin Philharmonic?

The Deutsche Grammophon's Essential Beethoven Box is sold for 138 dollars.

Scroll down to related links and look at "Deutsche Grammophon Catalog #000966672".

What were composer's saddest tuned songs?

The saddest tuned songs of the composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, are found in Mozart's Requiems

String Quartets 3 Razumovsky Op 59 no 2?

There are 3 String Quartets in Beethoven's Op 59. These were commissioned by Count Razumovsky. These quartets are usually included with Op. 74 "the Harp" and Op. 95 as the "Middle Quartets"

What is song of brotherhood by Beethoven?

This is usually known as Beethoven's Ode to Joy, 4th movement of his 9th, or "Choral" Symphony.

How many people despise Ludwig van Beethoven?

You can't really say because its like asking how many people live in this world because more and more people change there mind. For example: if you figured out 5,000 people despise him and all of a sudden 587 change there mind and now you have to start over and try to count again.

Who is Elise in Beethoven's music?

Ludwig van Beethoven composed "Fur Elise" for Therese Malfatti, a student for whom he had a shine and who he hoped to marry.

Beethoven's most famous symphony?

Beethoven's most famous symphony was his fifth and ninth.

What are 2 pieces Beethoven composed?

There are a lot of pieces that Beethoven composed.

But one of them is "The Tempest" Beethoven Sonata No.17(Piano)

And another piece is called "Moonlight Sonata".