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    Beethoven's Fifth Symphony

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    The one composer that music today can thank for all of the brilliance and genius he has composed is none other than Ludwig van Beethoven. During the classical era, there was a new sense of subjectivity, proportion, order, and simplicity. It was a time of the Enlightenment, a time of reason and the experimentation with trial and error. All men were created equal, and were given a voice on matters that needed to be handled. This was also the time of the Industrial Revolution, where new machines…

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    Beethoven Vs. Mozart

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    Beethoven vs. Mozart As a growing musician, I look up to the great composer. Some of these composers are more recent and some of them are in the past. The composers from the past had a lot of variation. Some of the past periods of music are classical and romantic. Two of the composers that lived during this period are Ludwig van Beethoven and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. These men are very influential in the area of classical music. Some different features of Mozart and Beethoven are their…

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    The selection of classical music that I listened to had been Symphony No. 5. This symphony was composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven is one of the most well-known and impressive composers due to his ability to create such outstanding music while being partially deaf. Symphony No. 5 is still one of the most famous symphonies to this day. It is made up of a series of four movements; the first being allegro con brio, andante con moto, allegro, and allegro. The first movement of Symphony No.…

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    Ludwig Van Beethoven was born on December 16, 1770 in the city of Bonn in the Electorate of Cologne. Beethoven had two younger brothers name Caspar and Johann and his mother, Maria Magdalena was a genteel, slender, and a moralistic woman. His father Johann was a mediocre court singer but he was better known for his alcohol problem. On the other hand Beethoven's grandfather, godfather, and namesake, Kapellmeister was one of Bonn’s most eminent and prosperous musician. Beethoven’s journey to…

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    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (vs) Ludwig Van Beethoven During the classical time frame there were two amazing and talented composers, Mozart and Beethoven. These two men were well-known and extremely gifted. Although not both of them were born with these incredible abilities. There birth places were not the same nor was there child hood. How they operated as young men and into their late adulthood was quite the opposite. In comparison while both men were talented to no end, they were very different…

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    Für Elise Analysis

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    The piece of music that I’ve selected to write about is a solo piano composition named Für Elise that was composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Für Elise literally translates to “For Elise”, a title that has raised many questions and few answers. The main reason that I’ve chosen this piece of music to write about is because it is a piece that is very well known, even to people who are not involved in music, and “is a common catalyst and inspiration that causes many people to become interested in the…

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    Movie Evaluative Essay Copying Beethoven is a movie, which takes place in 1824. It is a romantic period drama. Beethoven is a legendary musician, and he is stone deaf. In last days of his life, he gets busy in preparing for his latest symphony. Beethoven is desperate to publish his “Ninth Symphony”. Beethoven’s publisher is Schlemmer, who is dying of cancer. Beethoven is in need to complete his symphony. So, Schlemmer sends the student Anna Holtz as copyist to complete Beethoven’s score. Anna…

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    Without the works of many famous composers like Mozart, Beethoven, modern music would cease to exist. In fact, the notion of self-expression through music and composing was heavily emphasized during the times of Mozart and Beethoven. In addition, modern music is and was heavily influenced by the musical components of these vary distinct artists. Modern musicians such as Morten Lauridsen help maintain and revive the demand and expectations for classical music. A lot of their past issues,…

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    rehearsals. Mozart even dedicated six quartets to his dear friend. They were close colleagues and respected each other. After Haydn died, Mozart’s Requiem was played to honor him. On his way home, Haydn met a young composer named Ludwig Van Beethoven, in 1792. Beethoven showed Haydn one of his compositions, and Haydn was impressed. He took the young composer in as his pupil for a short duration of…

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    Have you ever wondered what famous musicians thought? Ludwig Van Beethoven once said, “To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion in inexcusable.” Beethoven was a famous composer in classical music and believed in this quote very much. I believe this quote is about passion and not worrying if you will succeed or not. I agree with Beethoven, because I too believe that passion is important. I believe this quote means that it doesn’t matter if you fail at something, because you…

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