A Power Point Show: Beethoven! A Show For 8 th Graders
History Born: Exact day unknown either 15 th or 16 th of December 1770 Received music lessons from his father Occasionally plays as organist
History cont. March 26 th 1778 first public performance 1780 learns Latin, French, Italian Also 1780 learns Violin, Viola 1782 officially appointed court organist
History cont ask for raise, is refused so leaves Enrolls in University of Bonn Becomes poor 1792 moves to Vienna
History cont lessons with Haydn 1795 three public concerts Piano Concerto No. 1 Improvises Mozart Concert
History cont Journey to Prague Start of serious illness, loss or hearing 1797 definite sign of hearing loss early 1800’s many opuses written
History wrap up most major works written 1817 health really starting to decline Still many performances in his later life 1827 Dies on March 26th
One of his most famous tunes…
Pictures Beethoven 1800
Beethoven 1815
Beethoven’s mom and dad
Some of Beethoven’s instruments
Beethoven Today How has is music influenced the world of music for today? Can you name some popular songs that use Beethoven’s music?
Here’s one!
Assignment From Beethoven’s ideas and style, compose your own piece with two variations or improve. Write for string quartet or piano
HURRY FOR BEETHOVEN!
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