Beethoven’s 9 th Symphony Power Point Presentation for 5 th Grade General Music Rebecca Putman, Instructor

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Symphony No. 9 Ludwig Van Beethoven

Famous Hymn

Beethoven’s Home Beethoven was born December 16, 1770 in Bonn, Germany He was born into a very musical family.

Beethoven statue in Bonn, Germany

His Parents Father Johann van Beethoven

His Parents Mother Maria Magdalena Van Beethoven

Beethoven’s Childhood Beethoven had an unhappy and difficult childhood

Beethoven- the hard worker Ideas did not come easy.

Beethoven- The Star Beethoven made his reputation as the most exciting keyboard player just as the piano was beginning to replace the harpsichord.

Beethoven- The Composer Beethoven wrote music for Kings and Queens

First signs of hearing loss Beethoven began to lose his hearing at the age of 30

Beethoven’s Hearing Aids Beethoven used this ear horn to help with his hearing loss. His hearing deteriorated, and after three years Beethoven was completely deaf.

Beethoven- The Fighter In spite of total deafness, Beethoven composed his 9 th and final Symphony

The Kärntnerthor Theater This is the theater where the 9 th Symphony was first performed on May 24, 1824

Beethoven’s Death Ludwig van Beethoven died in Vienna, Austria March 26, 1827

The End

We can play Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 on our recorders!