Beethoven Crazy, But Musical

Beginning  Van Gogh, Picasso, and so many others are some of the first names that pop up when we say ‘Art’. Art can be paintings, art can be love, art can be even working with tires. But some art was very important in some people’s lives and we changed that art’s name to MUSIC

Birth Beethoven was born in 1770, Bonn, Germany his parents were Johann von Beethoven and Maria Magdalena Këverich.

Life  Beethoven was born in a musical family. At the time Mozart was the big celebrity at the time. When Beethoven proved himself musical many people thought that he would become the next ‘Mozart’. As Beethoven grew up he showed the world a different type of music; instead of beautiful slow-going music Beethoven played what people called ‘Violent and destructive’ music. But now in our era we appreciate what this great man has done to our music.

Music Beethoven made symphonies numbers 1-9, and a few sonatas as well. Beethoven as I said before made loud music that may make you slump down in your chair. And just like most artists Beethoven was rarely appreciated at the time. But I want to show you my personal favorites:  FÜR ELISE  ODE TO JOY

Family  Maria Magdalena Keverich (Mother)  Johann van Beethoven (Father)  Kaspar Anton Karl van Beethoven (Brother)  Nikolaus Johann van Beethoven (Brother)  Maria Magraita van Beethoven (Sister)  Anna Maria Francisca van Beethoven (Sister)  Johann Heinrich Keverich (Grandfather)  Ludwig Maria van Beethoven (sister)  Franz Georg van Beethoven (Brother)  Karl van Beethoven (Nephew)

Friends Ludwig Van Beethoven has had many friends, some include those who have taught him, and those who he has taught. Among some of his friends they include; Prince Lichnowsky, who had welcomed him as a guest of honor in his house. Beethoven also had a few friends as servants, and some say that Ludwig, had made friends, with a horse. A few other more popular friends include: Prince Lobkowits (same age so they became very good friends), Count Moritz (Brother of Prince Lichnowsky), Baron von Gleichensten.

Death Beethoven died on March 26 th, 1827, Vienna, Austria. Ludwig van Beethoven died on the night of a thunderstorm, and according to Anslem Hüttenbrenner, “Thunder sounded the moment Beethoven died.” Ludwig van Beethoven was found to have a damaged liver (From consumption of to much alcohol), but the actual death of Beethoven is debated about. Some say that he died ofalcoholic cirrhosis, syphilis, infectious hepatitis, lead poisoning, sarcodisos, and Whipple’s disease. “Applause my friends. The comedy is over.” Words of Ludwig Van Beethoven before he died.

On to his Music! The truly exciting part of the man

Symphonies  Symphony No. 1 in C major (composed , premièred 1800)  Symphony No. 2 in D major (composed , premièred 1805)  Symphony No. 3 in E-flat (“Eroica” (composed 1803/04, premièred 1805)  Symphony No. 4 in B-flat (composed 1806, premièred 1805)  Symphony No. 5 in C minor (composed , 1808)  Symphony No. 6 in F minor (composed , premièred 1808)  Symphony No. 7 in A minor (composed , premièred 1813)  Symphony No. 8 in F minor (composed 1812, premièred 1814)  Symphony No. 9 in D minor “Choral” (composed , premièred 1824)

Concertos  Piano Concerto No. 0 in E-flat major (1784) Piano Concerto No. 0  Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major (first two movements composed 1787–1789, finale composed in 1795) Piano Concerto No. 2  Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major (composed 1796–97) Piano Concerto No. 1  Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor (composed 1800–01)Piano Concerto No. 3  Triple Concerto for violin, cello, and piano in C major (1803) Triple Concerto  Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major (composed 1805–06)Piano Concerto No. 4  Violin Concerto in D major (1806) Violin Concerto  Beethoven's arrangement of Opus 61 for piano Beethoven's arrangement  Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major ("Emperor") (composed 1809–10)Piano Concerto No. 5  Romance in E minor for 3 soloists and orchestra  Piano Concerto No. 6 in D major (unfinished – performing version completed by Nicholas Cook) (1815) [2]Piano Concerto No. 6Nicholas Cook [2]

Chamber Music  Beethoven wrote 16 string quartets and numerous other forms of chamber music, this includes the following: piano trios, string trios, and sonatas for violin and cello with piano, as well as works with wind instruments.string quartetschamber musicpiano triosstring triossonatasviolincellowind instruments

So Much More  Beethoven, had a long life, and he chose to make music out of it. Since Beethoven was a Composer, there is so many more songs by him and this includes, String and Piano trios, Vocal music (Opera and Choral) Quintets, sonatas for special instruments, the list goes on. But I cannot give you all of these pieces of Music, I just want you to know that music is more than notes on a paper, it can even be someone’s life.

The End ___________ Beethoven Crazy but musical