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    Beethoven Vs Mozart

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    nomenclature for what we know as classical music? In the history of music, there is a period known as the classical period, where music is under the classical style. Two significant artist of this time are Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven. Both of these artists are gifted by God, yet they contribute differently. In the year 1756, Mozart of Salzburg, Austria came to life. Mozart was destined for music and when his father, Leopold, saw this truth, he devoted himself to improving

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    Beethoven Ludwig van Beethoven was baptised December 17, 1770 in Bonn, Germany and was thereof thought to have been born that day. His father was a singer in the court of Bonn, however he was better known for his love for alcohol. Beethoven described his mother as “kind, loving.. my best friend.” Out of seven children. only three of the boys survived. Beethoven’s father was extremely harsh and rigorous when training Beethoven in music. Beethoven was sleep deprived from hours of practice and punished

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    Music Appreciation May 2010 Mozart and Beethoven Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven are two of the greatest composers ever to write music. Both men lived in the early 18th and 19th century, but their music and influences are still felt today. The men faced similar experiences, yet they both lead very different lives. All together the pieces that these men composed amounts to over 300 published, and unpublished works of art. The people of their time period often had mixed

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    they really know Beethoven? When most people think of Beethoven they think of they think of this old guy who looked really crazy and who was deaf but they don’t know all the trials and tribulations he faced and how almost committed suicide. But through all of his struggle, Ludwig Van Beethoven wrote some of the best pieces of music in his time period. The name most people know is Moonlight Sonata but the Original name is “Piano Sonata No. 14 in C# Minor, Opus 27 No. 2”. (“Beethoven 's 'Moonlight '

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    Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven such an impact on life it’s amazing here is information about his life. Beethoven was baptized on December 17th, 1770 and died in March 26th, 1827. There is no exact record of his date of birth, but it was a tradition to be baptized one day after birth in Catholic Rhine Country. Beethoven was born in Germany in a city called Bonn. Beethoven was only 57 when this MUSICAL VIRTUSO died but his GREAT works never died and will always be around until the end. Beethoven was a

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    Beethoven The Romantic Ludwig Beethoven grew up in an unhappy home during the late 1800s in Bonn, Germany. His alcoholic father was an angry man and Ludwig escaped his dreadful childhood in his music. At the age of twelve, Ludwig had symphonies imbedded in his mind and soul. He was a gifted composer who supported his family with his talent, he taught music and performed. Music was not enough to protect Ludwig from his abusive home life, his mother died and his father’s drinking grew worse. At

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    2017 Composer Report: Beethoven Ludwig van Beethoven represented the highest level of musical genius. Beethoven was born December 16, 1770, in Bonn, Germany. Beethoven later died March 26, 1827 in Vienna, Austria, He was buried on March 29, 1827 at Vienna Central Cemetery in Vienna, Austria. Ludwig van Beethoven was the son of Maria Magdalena Keverich and Johann van Beethoven. Beethoven has 7 siblings: four brothers and three sisters. Similar to Bach and Mozart, Beethoven came from a family of musicians

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    Beethoven Symphony 9

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    Minor, Op. 125, "Choral": IV. Ode to Joy” composed Beethoven. I have no specific reason why I picked this song, besides the fact that I admired Beethoven when I was young. When I listened to the piece the first time I was surprised by its dynamics. In my head I have this preconceived idea that classical music was soft. I did a little research on the classical era and discovered; that music was an important part of society at the time and Beethoven was one of the top composers at the time. I was also

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    Beethoven, Symphony No. 9

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    Beethoven, Symphony No. 9 Ludwig Beethoven was not only one of the greatest composer & musician ever born- he is a wonderful study tool for me during exam week. My faithful study partner was born in a small town, Bonn, Germany on December 16, 1770 to a family of professional musicians. Beethoven learned violin and some other instruments from his father. His father wanted him to be perfect in music, and in that endeavor he violently scolded Beethoven whenever he made any kind of mistake during

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    Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany in January of 1770.Ludwig van Beethoven was an Excellent composer and pianist. A crucial figure in the conversion between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western art music, he remains one of the famous and influential of all composers. Even as a child, he was different through a rare difference to focus and through his culture. One must not see Ludwig as a conceded melancholic, he was mean as a child not much different from other children his age. Until he

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