Best Of Ludwig van Beethoven
7 videos • 141 views • by GeoMelodias Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) was a German composer and pianist, widely considered one of the greatest composers in the history of classical music. His innovative compositions combined vocals and instruments, broadening the scope of sonata, symphony, concerto, and quartet. His personal life was marked by a struggle with deafness. Born in Bonn, Germany, Beethoven showed early talent learning instruments from his father, a singer in the Elector of Cologne's court. He gave his first public performance as a pianist when he was just eight years old. In his early twenties, Beethoven moved to Vienna, where he studied with Joseph Haydn and later with Salieri. In Vienna, he gained a reputation as a virtuoso pianist and improviser. In the late 1790s, Beethoven began to lose his hearing, an affliction that led to a certain degree of social isolation. However, his worsening deafness did not prevent him from composing music. In fact, some of his most important works were composed during the last 10 years of his life when he was quite unable to hear. Beethoven's music is typically divided into three periods. His early period, influenced by Mozart and Haydn, is marked by works in the Classical style. His middle period, sometimes referred to as his "heroic" period, is characterized by works of great breadth and power, such as the "Eroica" Symphony and his Symphony No. 5. His late period is noted for its intellectual depth and its formal innovations, such as the inclusion of voices in the Ninth Symphony. Beethoven's music had a significant influence on subsequent generations of composers, and his works remain central to the repertoire of classical music. #ludwigvanbeethoven #beethovenmasterpieces #classicalmusic #romanticera #musiclegends #beethovensymphony #beethovensonata #musichistory #beethovenpiano #music #musiclovers #beethovenstringquartets #orchestralmusic #classicalplaylist #beethovenlovers #beethovenbestof #musicgenius #musiceducation #classicalmusiclover #beethovenclassics #composerlife #beethovenmusic