Ludwig van Beethoven: Life and Influence

In what year did Beethoven give his first public performance?

Why did Beethoven return to Bonn from Vienna in 1787?

Who invited Beethoven to move to Vienna?

Around what age did Beethoven begin to experience hearing difficulties?

Which famous sonata did Beethoven compose in 1801?

In what year did Beethoven first publicly perform his 9th symphony?

How many people attended Beethoven's funeral procession?

To whom did Beethoven dedicate his Piano Sonata No. 1?

What does 'Allegro' mean in musical terms?

What best describes Beethoven's symphonies in relation to the Classical symphony structure?

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

Explore the life of Ludwig van Beethoven, from his early days in Bonn to his struggles with deafness and his monumental compositions. Discover the influences of Mozart and Haydn on his work and the legacy of his symphonies that transformed classical music. This quiz delves into his life events, musical evolution, and major works.