Ludwig Van Beethoven was born in December 17,1779 –March 26, 1827. Beethoven was a German composer who was a predominant music figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras. Beethoven was a incredible composer, he introduced musical history like no one did. JHE was able to introduce music to new eras. He showed a new face to music, he was able to take a simple idea and turn it into something greater. Beethoven was the eldest son of father, Johann Beethoven and mother, Maria Magdalena Beethoven. Beethoven’s family had always been involved in music, his father Johann Beethoven was singer in the electoral choir and his grandfather was also in the choir of the archbishop- elector of Cologne. It was not a surprise that Beethoven was born and raised into the profession. Beethoven and his family suffered a financial crisis after his grandfather passed away in 1773, and after his father became lost in the life of alcoholism. At the age of eleven, Beethoven had to leave school to help his family financially. At the age of eighteen, his was considered to be the head of household for his family, he was able to bring money and contribute to the expenses in his house. In 1782, Beethoven published his first work “9 Variations in C Minor for piano”. One year after (1783), Neefe wrote in his magazine of music a quote about his student Beethoven, “ If he continues like this, he will be, without a doubt, the new Mozart”. Beethoven started being thought by musician Gottlob Neefe ( Feb. 5, 1748 – Jan.28,1798), he was able to recognize the talent that Beethoven had. Although Beethoven’s musician father was teaching him music, he was slowly being replaced by Neefe because he found more interest in what Neefe was teaching him and not his father. In 1784, Beethoven was introduced to a new circle of friends from the court of Maximillian Franz, the elector of Cologne. In 1787, Beethoven was sent to meet Mozart in Vienna, a moment that was a kick start to his musical education. After all, Vienna was recognizing as the city of culture and music. Prince Maximillian Franz ( Dec. 8,1756 – July. 26, 1801), recognized Beethoven’s talent and knew that he would become of himself a big name in the music industry. During his trip in Vienna, Beethoven received an unexpected letter stating his mother was dying, he soon returned to Bonn, his hometown, his mother passed away on July 17th ,1787. After five years, Beethoven decided to go back to Vienna and take advantage of another grant by Prince Elector, that would take two years to pursue his talent in musical education. At Vienna Beethoven took lessons with musician, Haydyn, Albrechtsberger, and Salieri. In 1794, Beethoven composed Opus 1, “Trios for Piano”. The year after he made his first performance A Vienna (an Academy) where each musician played
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In 1802, he wrote, “a musician, could become deaf was something he did not want to live through.” Although the famous text he had wrote at Heiligenstadt, expressed with signs of depression and unfairness, he remained strong to himself even though his condition was getting worst with time, he knew that he still had much more to accomplish, explore, discover, and pass on. As a result, he composed into his greatest music, “Sonatas for Piano”, Second and third symphonies- The Eroica. The Eroica symphony was played for the first time on April 7th, …show more content…
This decision was not made since he was offered a great deal to stay in Vienna by his friends, The Archbishop Rudolp, The prince Lobkowitz, and prince Kinsky a $4,000 annual grant. Reflecting his life as a poor man, he accepted it. Beethoven became world’s independent composer, he was able to write when he wanted and what he wanted. Beethoven’s life had taken a great turn into success. He was an outstanding composer. A drastic event happened on November 15th, 1815, Beethoven’s brother, Kaspar Karl died making this a life change moment after his brother had written to him that Beethoven should take guardianship of his nine-year-old nephew. This was difficult to live with because Beethoven’s hearing was getting worse and understanding a child was difficult, but he honored his brother wish and looked after his
In 1802, he wrote, “a musician, could become deaf was something he did not want to live through.” Although the famous text he had wrote at Heiligenstadt, expressed with signs of depression and unfairness, he remained strong to himself even though his condition was getting worst with time, he knew that he still had much more to accomplish, explore, discover, and pass on. As a result, he composed into his greatest music, “Sonatas for Piano”, Second and third symphonies- The Eroica. The Eroica symphony was played for the first time on April 7th, …show more content…
This decision was not made since he was offered a great deal to stay in Vienna by his friends, The Archbishop Rudolp, The prince Lobkowitz, and prince Kinsky a $4,000 annual grant. Reflecting his life as a poor man, he accepted it. Beethoven became world’s independent composer, he was able to write when he wanted and what he wanted. Beethoven’s life had taken a great turn into success. He was an outstanding composer. A drastic event happened on November 15th, 1815, Beethoven’s brother, Kaspar Karl died making this a life change moment after his brother had written to him that Beethoven should take guardianship of his nine-year-old nephew. This was difficult to live with because Beethoven’s hearing was getting worse and understanding a child was difficult, but he honored his brother wish and looked after his