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In what year did Beethoven give his first public performance?
In what year did Beethoven give his first public performance?
- 1787
- 1778 (correct)
- 1770
- 1792
Why did Beethoven return to Bonn from Vienna in 1787?
Why did Beethoven return to Bonn from Vienna in 1787?
- To compose his first symphony
- To study with Haydn
- Due to his mother's illness (correct)
- Because he disliked Vienna
Who invited Beethoven to move to Vienna?
Who invited Beethoven to move to Vienna?
- A wealthy patron
- Mozart
- Haydn (correct)
- His father
Around what age did Beethoven begin to experience hearing difficulties?
Around what age did Beethoven begin to experience hearing difficulties?
Which famous sonata did Beethoven compose in 1801?
Which famous sonata did Beethoven compose in 1801?
In what year did Beethoven first publicly perform his 9th symphony?
In what year did Beethoven first publicly perform his 9th symphony?
How many people attended Beethoven's funeral procession?
How many people attended Beethoven's funeral procession?
To whom did Beethoven dedicate his Piano Sonata No. 1?
To whom did Beethoven dedicate his Piano Sonata No. 1?
What does 'Allegro' mean in musical terms?
What does 'Allegro' mean in musical terms?
What best describes Beethoven's symphonies in relation to the Classical symphony structure?
What best describes Beethoven's symphonies in relation to the Classical symphony structure?
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Beethoven's Birth Year
Beethoven's Birth Year
Ludwig van Beethoven was born in 1770 in Bonn, Germany.
First Recital
First Recital
Beethoven gave his first recital at the age of seven in 1778.
Meeting Mozart
Meeting Mozart
At age 17, Beethoven tried to meet Mozart in Vienna in 1787.
Move to Vienna
Move to Vienna
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Hearing Problems
Hearing Problems
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Moonlight Sonata
Moonlight Sonata
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9th Symphony Premiere
9th Symphony Premiere
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Influence of Mozart
Influence of Mozart
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Composition Style
Composition Style
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Famous Quote
Famous Quote
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Study Notes
Ludwig van Beethoven
- Born in Bonn, Germany in 1770
- His father was a musician who forced him to practice the piano
- Gave his first recital at age seven
- Traveled to Vienna at 17 to meet Mozart but returned to Bonn due to his mother's illness
- Beethoven moved to Vienna, establishing himself as a composer and piano virtuoso
- Began experiencing hearing problems at 27
- Became completely deaf around 1801
- Composed the "Moonlight Sonata" at 31
- First performance of his 9th symphony was in 1824
- Died in Vienna in 1827, with 20,000 people attending his funeral
Beethoven's Influences
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791): Mozart's Classical style had a significant impact on Beethoven
- Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809): Haydn was Beethoven's teacher and patron in Vienna.
Beethoven's Symphonies
- Symphonies are long pieces played by an orchestra
- Beethoven's nine symphonies transformed the traditional four-movement structure of Classical symphonies, extending their length and adding dramatic tension.
- Beethoven's 1st and 2nd symphonies were premiered in 1800 and 1803 respectively.
- He had partial deafness with buzzing sounds
Music from Symphony No. 7
- 2nd Movement
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