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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
Why did Nazi Germany use Wagner's music as propaganda and not Beethoven's or Bach's?
Wagner was Hitler's favourite composer; most of his music was very teutonic and powerful, therefore accepted by the Nazi party and their efforts during the war; it was very well suited for use in public announcements and propoganda films especially. Hitler also related to him, as Wagner published an anti-semetic book, which further strengthened Hitler's bond with Wagner.
Already in Wagner's lifetime there was an Old Germaniccult surrounding him and his music. Many of his operas deal with Germanic legends.
J S Bach was known above all as a religious composer, so one can see why the Nazis disapproved of his music.
Beethoven on the other hand was actually approved by the Nazis; like Wagner, he did compose some teutonic pieces such as the infamous 9th Symphony.
Where can you find a whole list of songs by Beethoven on the piano?
I would try classical music archives, to find a complete or mostly complete listing of Beethoven or any other composer's compositions.
You could also obtain an anthology that lists everything he wrote, but that may be hard to obtain--depending on your resources.
Why is Rachmaninoff the last Romantic composer?
He wasn't. Richard Strauss, who died 6 years later than him, wrote some of Late Romanticism's greatest masterpieces: Metamorphosen (1945), and 4 Last Songs (1948).
Which of the Beethoven strongly influenced the music of Haydn?
None. It was Haydn who strongly influenced Beethoven.
What is the name of the song the Jonas brothers sing in Beethoven's Big Break?
Thats just the way we roll- Jonas brothers!
Who is the famous composer that went deaf and died after writing his ninth symphony?
This description fits the composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
In actual fact, 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.
What two musical styles did Beethoven embrace?
Beethoven started composing during the Classical Era, and largely influenced the transition to the Romantic Era.
Where can Fur Elise sheet music be found?
This music, by Beethoven, is in the public domain.
See the link below:
When and Where did Beethoven die?
Ludwig van Beethoven died on the 26th of March in 1827. He died in Vienna, Australia.
Was The Pathétique Sonata played on piano?
Yes, it was composed for the piano by Beethoven. It's official title is Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor.
When did Beethoven enter the timeline?
Ludwig van Beethoven was born in 1770 and died in 1827 in Germany.
Why did the police stop the standing ovations at Beethoven's 9th Symphony premiere?
Because the audience was packed with raving communists!
Do you have to pay royalties to play music like Mozart or Beethoven on the radio?
Yes. If you are running an online radio station, you still have to pay royalties for classical music - for the performers. If you had recordings from before 1924 or so, they might be in the public domain. But even though the music was written long ago, the performances were done recently.
Who first discovered Beethoven's talent?
Beethoven's own father was a music teacher and recognized Beethoven's talent at a very early age. Ludwig's first music teacher, besides his father, was Christian Gottlob Neefe who also recognized the young man's talent.
