Beethoven
“...to the cast majority of people suffering is still one of the
fundamental characteristics of life, and it is their realization that an
experience of suffering, pure and profound, enters as an integral part into
’s greatest work, that helps to give that work its unique place in
the minds and hearts of men.”(Marek, 634) These words of compassion
come from J. W. N. Sullivan during Ludwig van ’s funeral. They
express the regret and sense of loss felt by people all over the world as they
caught news of his end. was and is a cornerstone for music of all
kinds in that he combined new color, imagination, structure and expression
to further capitulate the evolution ...
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proudly erect.”(Cooper, 383)
Beethoven lived an interesting and exciting life filled with drama,
revolution and innovation. His composition ability was partially influenced
by his upbringing; his father’s push to become a musician and his above
average education. Beethoven, however, had a gift, or a natural knack, for
this form of art which allowed him to become one of the greatest composers
of all time.
This paper will dive in to Ludwig van Beethoven’s personal life,
chronologically and precisely explaining factors that shaped him into the
man he was. After his personal life is thoroughly charted, a shift in content
will lead the reader to explore his many works and elements there of. The
material will be presented as accurately and objectively as possible, as the
use of several biographies and reference materials will support the paper
from beginning to end. The first source is “Beethoven: Biography of a
Genius” and is a ...
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that the town of Bonn provided.
“The boy was looking out of the window, his hands cradled in his
hands. His mien was werious, his glance rigid. Cacilia Fischer came along
the courtyard and saw him. ‘How are you, Ludwig?’ she shouted up to him.
No answer. She said, ‘Well, no answer in an answer too.’ Suddenly the boy
exclaimed, ‘Oh, please, no, no, forgive me! I was busy with such a
beautiful, deep thought I couldn’t bear to be disturbed.”(Wegeler and Ries,
39) This story illustrates that , from a young age, Beethoven was very in
tune with his thoughts and emotions. He did not, however, let them get in
the was of ...
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