LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN

Ludwig van Beethoven

He was a composer and performer (violin, viola, keyboards), born on 1770 December 17 in Bonn. In 1792, Beethoven studied with “Papa” Joseph Haydn in Vienna. In 1802 October, Beethoven, despairing about his life and deafness, wrote a heart–wrenching letter to his brother, called The Heiligenstadt Testament. “…For me... an intelligent conversation, mutual exchange of thoughts, is denied; nearly always lonely, I can only in the utmost need mix with people; I have to live as an exile.”

On 1808 December 22, Beethoven presented a four-hour concert of his music, including the premieres of the Fifth and Sixth Symphonies, the Fourth Piano Concerto, the Choral Fantasy, improvisation and more! Beethoven’s Ninth (Choral) Symphony is first performed at the Kärntnerthor Theatre in Vienna on May 7 to tumultuous applause, which Beethoven – now completely deaf – could not hear; the contralto soloist gently turned him around so he could see the audience’s reaction. Beethoven passed away on 1827 March 26, in Vienna. He had cirrhosises of the liver, jaundice, dropsy and excess fluid in the abdominal area. Ten thousand mourners attended his funeral.

My impression of Beethoven was very amazing and astonishing, regarding his ability ro make music with musical instruments even with his disability. And now his music is still liked by people around the world, e.g Für Elise, Romance, Minuet In G, Moonlight Sonata, etc. His songs and work him are all-time classics. Because classical music is a genre of music that one can always bear in his or her heart and mind, it has a magical affect stimulating the inside-genius of a child and adults.