Ludwig van Beethoven ( )

Ludwig van Beethoven ( ) Born in Bonn, the capital of the electorate of Cologne (now part of Germany) Born in Bonn, the capital of the electorate of Cologne (now part of Germany) 1789 – Might have briefly studied with Mozart1789 – Might have briefly studied with Mozart 1789 – Mother died1789 – Mother died 1792 – Studied with Haydn1792 – Studied with Haydn 1795 – Public debut as pianist & composer in Vienna1795 – Public debut as pianist & composer in Vienna 1814 – last public appearance as pianist1814 – last public appearance as pianist 1827 – died in Vienna1827 – died in Vienna Could play piano, organ and violinCould play piano, organ and violin His music is filled with assertiveness, aggression & passionHis music is filled with assertiveness, aggression & passion

Beethoven’s hearing loss 1796 – aware that he was losing his hearing1796 – aware that he was losing his hearing 1799 – quit attending social functions1799 – quit attending social functions 1800 – aware that it was getting worse & he would likely go deaf1800 – aware that it was getting worse & he would likely go deaf 1802 – went through depression1802 – went through depression Deaf before he turned 50.Deaf before he turned 50. Broke strings on his piano because he was pounding the keys trying to hear the soundsBroke strings on his piano because he was pounding the keys trying to hear the sounds

Beethoven’s music Sonata – a piece in several movements for small ensemble, soloist with accompaniment or solo keyboardSonata – a piece in several movements for small ensemble, soloist with accompaniment or solo keyboard Wrote – Piano Sonata No. 8 (“Pathetique” Sonata), Piano Sonata No. 14 (“Moonlight” Sonata), Minuet in G, Symphony No. 5 (with the famous beginning – “Duh, duh, duh, duh”)Wrote – Piano Sonata No. 8 (“Pathetique” Sonata), Piano Sonata No. 14 (“Moonlight” Sonata), Minuet in G, Symphony No. 5 (with the famous beginning – “Duh, duh, duh, duh”)

Links for Beethoven’s music Piano Sonata No. 8, 1 st movement (“Pathetique” Sonata)Piano Sonata No. 8, 1 st movement (“Pathetique” Sonata) Piano Sonata No. 14 (“Moonlight” Sonata)Piano Sonata No. 14 (“Moonlight” Sonata) Minuet in GMinuet in G Symphony No. 5, 1 st movementSymphony No. 5, 1 st movement