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Beethoven
贝多芬毕生追求“自由、 平等、博爱”
他的主要作品反映 了当时资产阶级反 对封建、争取民主 的革命热情，表现 出人类的英雄气慨。 • 本篇课文内容反映 了当时他创作《月 光奏鸣曲》的历史 背景。
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Listen and read
The Moonlight Sonata
《月光奏鸣曲》
• One evening Beethoven was
I beg your pardon. （或Beg your pardon? Pardon?）对不起，请原谅。（请
再说一遍好吗？）Байду номын сангаас
•To his surprise, he found the girl was blind.令他惊奇的是，他发现这个女孩是盲
人。
to one’s surprise令人惊讶的是 in surprise吃惊地
Answer the questions
7. Do you know about any other composers（作曲家）? 8. Which country was Beethoven from? 9. Do you like to listen to music? 10.What kind of music do you like,classical or pop? 11.Can you play the piano?If you can ,who taught you to play it? 12.What pieces of Beethoven’s music do you like best?
Pardon me.==Excuse me.对不起；打扰
了——用于引起话题或者打断别人话题之前；有 时也用于表示：做错了事道歉时；没听清对方的 话，希望他重复一遍，说话时用升调。
贝多芬英文简介
Famous words
I want to clutch the throat of destiny, it does not make me complete submission.
我要扼住命运的咽喉，它不能使我完全屈服
Music is the trip of the soul ,there’s nothing more pure than music.
Beethoven
1770-1827
Beethoven is a musical genius suffering cast of joy. His life was constantly tormented by all kinds of suffering. His musical achievements unprecedented, but the poor life.
音乐是心灵的旅程,没有什么比音乐更加纯 净
Beethoven’s simple introduction
He was born in the German on the 16th of December 1770, a civilian family , have been followed his father to learn music .When he was eight years old ，he gave his first public piano performance. 1792 to Vienna for further study in art progress. He began to lose his hearing in 1801 and was deaf by 1819.
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贝多芬的双耳失聪坚持创作的英语作文
贝多芬的双耳失聪坚持创作的英语作文Beethoven: The Deaf Composer Who Never Gave UpHave you ever heard of Ludwig van Beethoven? He was one of the greatest composers who ever lived! Beethoven wrote beautiful music that is still played and loved by people all around the world today. But did you know that he went completely deaf later in his life? That's right - the amazing composer of masterpieces like his Fifth Symphony and Moonlight Sonata couldn't even hear the music he created. How crazy is that?Beethoven was born in Germany in 1770. Even as a young kid, he showed incredible musical talent. His father taught him to play violin and piano starting when he was just 5 years old. By the time he was a teenager, Beethoven was already an extremely skilled musician and started working as a court musician.In his early 20s, Beethoven noticed that his hearing was getting worse. Can you imagine being a brilliant composer and musician and slowly losing your hearing? How devastating that must have felt. At first, Beethoven kept his hearing problems a secret because he was embarrassed. But eventually, the hearing loss became too serious to hide.By the time he was 28 years old in 1798, Beethoven realized he was going deaf. He wrote a powerful letter, known as the "Heiligenstadt Testament", about his sadness over his increasing deafness. Beethoven said he had thought about ending his own life because of his hearing troubles. But he decided he had to "rise above" his struggles and keep living for his art.Over the next few years, Beethoven's deafness steadily worsened until he could barely hear at all, even in loud environments. Imagine trying to create beautiful music without being able to hear any of the notes or melodies. It must have felt completely hopeless at times. Most people probably would have just given up.But not Beethoven! He was determined to continue composing incredible music no matter what challenges he faced. When he went completely deaf around 1811 at the age of 41, Beethoven found clever ways to work around his disability. He would sit at the piano with a wood stick grasped in his teeth - the vibrations traveling from the instrument to the stick allowed him to "hear" and feel the music that way. Crazy, right?His method seemed to work because Beethoven kept churning out one famous masterpiece after another during his "deaf period" when he could no longer hear a single note. Hismusical creations from that time include the Emperor Concerto, Missa Solemnis, and his final symphonies like the Ninth Symphony with its powerful "Ode to Joy." All of these incredible works were produced while Beethoven was totally deaf!Not only did he persist in composing after losing his hearing, but some people think that Beethoven's music got even better and more innovative during this late period of his career. His music from that time had a raw power and intensity that set it apart from his earlier works. Maybe his deafness somehow allowed Beethoven to tap into an even deeper creative force within himself.Throughout his struggles with losing his hearing, Beethoven never felt sorry for himself or used his disability as an excuse. In fact, he seemed to gain even more determination and drive from his deafness. He once wrote, "I will take fate by the throat; it will certainly not overcome me." So inspiring!Even as his hearing disappeared completely, Beethoven saw deafness as just another challenge to overcome through his dedication and hard work. He spent countless hours at his music notebooks, composing scores through sheer force of creative genius and willpower. Nothing could stop this man from achieving his artistic vision!When he passed away in 1827 at the age of 56, Beethoven left behind an incredible legacy of music that still stirs the hearts and minds of people worldwide over 200 years later. Just consider that the next time you hear the soaring "Ode to Joy" from his Ninth Symphony or get chills listening to his famous Fifth Symphony. Those immortal compositions came from the mind of a profoundly deaf man who refused to let anything keep him from creating brilliance.Beethoven is a true inspiration and showed the incredible power of perseverance and passion. Despite his deafness, he never gave up on his musical dreams and ambitions. His life proved that no obstacle is too big to overcome if you have enough talent, determination and spirit. All of us can learn so much from Beethoven's amazing story of triumph over challenges through sheer force of human willpower. Stay dedicated, work super hard, and you can achieve anything - just like the great deaf composer did against all odds!。
Beethoven
《f小调第二十三钢琴奏鸣曲“热情”》Piano Sonata in f-moll "Appassionata" Op. 57 ，作于1804年，这首乐曲是贝多芬 中期创作中的钢琴杰作之一，而贝多芬自己则认为本曲达到 了他钢琴奏鸣曲创作的巅峰。这一奏鸣曲是贝多芬所有作品 中最富激情的一部，充满斗志的“热情”像巨浪一样澎湃起伏。 有关此曲，贝多芬：“去读一下莎士比亚的名剧《暴风雨》 吧! ”莎士比亚的名剧《暴风雨》的主曾说过题表现的是人类 的智慧和毅力必将战胜大自然的力量，这一主题与本曲所表 达出来的热情奔放、具有英雄气概的中心思想是完全吻合的。 伟大的无产阶级革命导师列宁十分赞赏这一奏鸣曲，他曾经 每天都要欣赏一次本曲，从中获取无尽的力量。
《第九交响曲》又名为《合唱交响曲》,创作与1819Ⅳ第四乐章 1824。直到作曲家的暮年，经历了人生风雨历练之后， Presto; Allegro assai 贝多芬才 真正下苦功 开始创作自己心目中的最高理想。 急板；甚快板 夸张的是，为了保持创作激情和状态，贝多芬先后搬了 D 大调，4/4 拍，变奏曲 四次家。 终于在埋式写成。作者 部凝聚着贝多芬人生哲理的《第九交响曲》完成了！创 在这里又一次突破传统，将合唱引入交响曲，形成整部作 作一气呵成，但首演却是坎坷曲折。该交响乐中用到了 品的中心与高潮，从而更深刻地体现了作品的主题思想。 多达十七八种乐器，再配上天籁般的和声，实在是完美 第四乐章是整部作品的精髓，通常划分为两个部分 ——序 了。 奏以及人声。其中的人声部分所演唱的也就正是德国诗人 这部作品显示出贝多芬的艺术思想更深刻、更细致、更 席勒的诗作《欢乐颂》。 成熟，影响力极其巨大。这部作品体现了贝多芬的“自由、 平等、博爱”及“全世界人民团结拥抱起来，像兄弟一样， 经过艰苦的斗争，才能获得真正的欢乐”的理想。
贝多芬简介
After Beethoven went back home, he worked all night writing down the new piece of music. He called it the Moonlight Sonata.
(III)
1. Don’t _w_a_i_t for him in the _w_a_i_ti_n_g_ room.(wait) 2. Are there any _m_i_s_ta_k_e_s_ in my homework? No. (mistake) 3. She can’t go to school because her knees hurt _b_a_d_ly_.(bad) 4. The man walked _q_u_i_c_k_ly_ to the doctor’s door.(quick) 5. Doing is much _m__o_re__n_e_c_es_s_a_r_y_ than only saying.(necessary) 6. You must drive _c_a_r_e_fu_l_ly__(care). That car _n_e_a_r_ly_ hit you.(near) 7. The man is waiting for his turn _to__b_u_y_ the food.(buy)
Exercise Two 单项选择
1. He heard someone ______the piano.
Beethoven
Pardon me.==Excuse me.对不起；打扰
了——用于引起话题或者打断别人话题之前；有 时也用于表示：做错了事道歉时；没听清对方的 话，希望他重复一遍，说话时用升调。
Pardon me for interrupting you. 对不起，打扰
你们 了。
I asked pardon for being late. 我由于迟到请求原谅。
我们听见他们在隔壁 房间里唱歌。（表进行， 正在唱）
• From the small house came a girl’s voice:“I can’t play any more……”从那
小屋里传来了一个女孩的声音：“我再也弹 不下去了……” （倒装句的结构）
not…any more = no more ——不再…… I can’t play any more . = I can no more play. Beethoven said no more.
hear sb. doing sth.—听见某人正 在做某事 hear sb. do sth. —听见某人做了 某事
• He heard someone playing his Sonata in F.
他听见有人在弹奏他的F大调奏鸣曲。
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I heard the woman next door playing this music.
“But we are so poor…
We can’t afford to buy tickets to the concert.”
Beethoven said no more. He sat down before the piano.
The moon shone brightly in through the window. He said to himself, “I’ll play a sonata to the Moonlight!”
路德维希·凡·贝多芬
贝 多 芬 出 生
贝多芬的父母
贝多芬长到4岁的时候，已表现出一定的音乐 贝多芬长到4岁的时候， 天赋。他的父亲突然萌发了一种渴望——把 天赋。他的父亲突然萌发了一种渴望——把 —— 贝多芬好好培养一下， 贝多芬好好培养一下，说不定会成为第二个 莫扎特式的小神童。 莫扎特式的小神童。可他的父亲并不知道如 何进行系统教育，只能强迫贝多芬从早到晚 何进行系统教育， 都呆在家里练习钢琴和小提琴。 都呆在家里练习钢琴和小提琴。幼年的 贝多芬根本体会不到轻松愉悦的童趣。 贝多芬根本体会不到轻松愉悦的童趣。 从这时“一开始， 从这时“一开始，人生于他就显得是 一场悲惨而残暴的斗争。 一场悲惨而残暴的斗争。” （罗曼•罗兰语） 罗曼•罗兰语）
贝多芬死时没有一个亲人在身旁，然而在1827年3月29日下葬时 贝多芬死时没有一个亲人在身旁，然而在1827年 29日 1827 却极其隆重，维也纳所有的学校全部停课表示哀悼， 却极其隆重，维也纳所有的学校全部停课表示哀悼，数以万计 的人群护送着他的棺柩缓缓前行…… 的人群护送着他的棺柩缓缓前行……
贝多芬的赞助人之一 李希诺夫斯基亲王
自信帮助贝多芬迈出了新的一步。 自信帮助贝多芬迈出了新的一步。尽管 他有意识地使自己没有忘记和抛弃传统， 他有意识地使自己没有忘记和抛弃传统， 他的乐思却如万马奔腾般难以遏制， 他的乐思却如万马奔腾般难以遏制，一部 又一部新颖而独具个性的作品问世了， 又一部新颖而独具个性的作品问世了，钢 琴曲《悲怆》 琴曲《悲怆》、《月光》、《第一交响曲》 月光》 第一交响曲》 《第二交响曲》……作品中宏伟的结构、 第二交响曲》……作品中宏伟的结构、 作品中宏伟的结构 优美的旋律、罕见的节奏和力度上的大幅度 优美的旋律、 变化，都标志着他已展露头角， 变化，都标志着他已展露头角，逐渐和旧的 艺术框架决裂。 艺术框架决裂。 和他强烈的性格相一致的是， 和他强烈的性格相一致的是，他总是掷情于一个又一个漂亮的贵 族小姐。可惜，由于贝多芬并不高贵的社会地位、 族小姐。可惜，由于贝多芬并不高贵的社会地位、天生不雅的风 度和怪诞的举止等原因，他的贵族小姐学生们可以崇拜他， 度和怪诞的举止等原因，他的贵族小姐学生们可以崇拜他，却从 不愿答应他的求婚，再加上她们家族的极力反对， 不愿答应他的求婚，再加上她们家族的极力反对，贝多芬在爱的 漩涡中一次次遭到冰冷的拒绝！ 漩涡中一次次遭到冰冷的拒绝！
贝多芬英文简介
I will take fate by the throat. ---Ludving Van Beethoven
我要扼住命运的咽喉它决不能使我屈服 ---贝多芬
Because of the fond of music and strong will Even in his deafness period created the most important representatives in his life ---Symphony No.9 in d minor第九交响曲 After the first performance of the Symphony No.9 1824 as the conductor Beethoven couldn't help crying at the moment of seeing the success of his works
他的一生宛如一天雷雨的日子先是一个明净如水的早晨仅仅有几阵懒懒的微风但在静止的空气中已经有隐隐的威胁沉重的预感然后突然之间巨大的阴影卷过悲壮的雷吼充满着声响的可怖的静默
Beethoven was considered to be one of the greatest musicians in the world. His persistence in art also have touched and inspired thousands of people
路德维希·凡·贝多芬Ludwig Van Beethoven
Life has ups and downs began to have ear problems when he was 26 years old and after twenty years 1817 became a deaf completely
《命运交响曲》歌词 Beethoven
命运交响曲
曲:罗坚
词:陈颂红
编:罗坚
人独自在午夜听那风声回响
谁是我
渐觉得已模糊样曾得到的不少失去的更加多方知道是个悲伤
望向
前路已灰暗
来去
逐寸难行
沿路太多
太多太多
意想不到的
不断发生
曾很想很想依靠两手尝试
决定要改写今天跟每天
无奈命运际遇常常在变
没法在前
预计算
人独力在世上
找那不息的梦想
疲倦了
但却挣扎
痛与哀伤
曾为漫漫盼望
竟去苦苦追赶
怎知道
是个妄想
风啸雨冻
忐忑心里未终
我有多少挂牵解不到
看着迷糊远处让我哭
没法在前
预计算
编辑人-Jason
以上就是关于命运交响曲的歌词，感谢您的阅读！。
贝多芬英文简介8课件
Hometown:Bonn
贝多芬英文简介8
childhood
Beethoven’s simple introduction
• He is the most great musician ,pianist and conductor.Beethoven’s life ,no family.His life created a great number of excellent works. His music, which formed a transition from classical to romantic composition, includes 9 symphonies, 5 piano concertos, a violin concerto, 32 piano sonatas, several other sonatas, 2 Masses, and an opera.
贝多芬英文简介8
Beethoven’s famous works
Moonlight Sonata 月光奏鸣曲
Piano Concertos No.5 第五钢琴协奏曲
Symphony No.5 第五交响曲（命运交响曲）
Symphony No.9 第九交响乐（合唱交响曲）
贝多芬英文简介8
THE END
贝多芬英文简介8
Famous words
I want to clutch the throat of destiny, it does not make me complete submission.
Music is the trip of the soul ,there’s nothing more pure than music.
贝多芬简介
贝多芬简介：路德维希·凡·贝多芬（德语：Ludwig van Beethoven，1770—1827）德国著名的作曲家和音乐家，维也纳古典乐派代表人物之一,是“集古典主义之大成，开浪漫主义之先河”的伟大音乐家。
他创作的作品对音乐发展有着深远的影响，由此被尊称为乐圣。
祖父自从二十岁来到波恩就做了那里的乐长。
父亲是高音的歌唱家，母亲出身低微，是一个厨子和女佣生的女儿。
Beethoven: Ludwig van Beethoven (German: Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770 - 1827) of composers and musicians famous German classical music in Vienna, one of the representatives, is a "set of classicism in the first opening," romanticism the great musician. Have a profound effect on the development of music in his works, which is known as the saint. Grandfather since the age of twenty came to Bonn made where Le long. Father is a soprano singer, mother of humble origin, is a cook and maid's daughter.贝多芬的苦难：1、贫穷的出生2、不幸的童年3、失聪的双耳4、破灭的爱情5、重病的身体6、困窘的生活7、无情义的侄子The sufferings of Beethoven: 1, poor born 2, unhappy childhood3, deaf ears, 4 broken love5, sick body 6, hard life 7, no friendship nephew.贝多芬的名言：1、痛苦能够毁灭人，受苦的人也能把痛苦毁灭。
贝多芬土耳其进行曲
贝多芬、柏辽兹和瓦格纳都写有这种风格的音乐作品。 莫扎特《A大调钢琴奏鸣曲》(K•331)第三乐章即 是一首回旋曲结构的“土耳其进行曲”风格 。
【二】初听乐曲，分析乐曲 《土耳其进行曲》(贝多芬曲)曲谱可见“钢基”第 一册第38—40页。这是一首主调音乐织体的乐曲， 音乐轻快活跃，蓬勃向上。音乐的整体力度变化是由 弱(P)到很强(ff)再到很弱(pp)，音乐形象亦随力度变 化而表现出从远景到近景再到远景的艺术变化，尤如 一支朝气蓬勃的土耳其军队从远方走来——从我们身
音符再用跳音奏法(以下有类似情况相同)。 右手第1—15小节的旋律主题源自贝多芬本人的D 大调钢琴变奏曲，情绪活跃，精神振奋。 右手第16—28小节的曲调要弹得活泼诙谐，强弱分明，并要特别注意短连线、跳音及强音
记号之间的对比变化。 乐曲的第29—56小节是前面二十八小节的重复，但整体的音乐力度在向强势增长。 乐曲的第57—74小节(曲终)是一个总结概括性的尾声(coda)，力度由很强到很弱。
表人物之一，主要创作领域有交响曲(“英雄”、“命运”、 “田园”、“合唱”交响曲等九部)钢琴奏鸣
”、“月光”、“暴风雨”、“热情”、“黎明”等三十二首) ，钢琴协奏曲(“皇帝”等五部)等等。 专事作曲、演奏、指挥和教学活动。
他的创作“集古典大成，开浪漫先河”。
他用音乐表现重大的社会性问题及人生体验， 这是音乐艺术的时代进步。他的三十二首
演的歌唱剧《雅典的废墟》（Op.113）中 的一首曲子(No.4)，降B大调 雅典的废墟是乐圣贝多芬 的一部歌唱剧作品，创作于1811年，于1812年在布达
佩斯首演。 这部作品最有名的部分
是其序曲和第四乐章土耳其进行曲，甚至非古典乐迷 也能认出土耳其进行曲的主题。因此，序曲与土耳其 进行曲都经常被单独取出来演奏，而作品的其它部分 演奏机会较少。贝多芬的另一部作品，D大调六个变奏 的钢琴变奏曲（Op.76），主题便是来自土耳其进行曲。
Beethoven个人简介及作品
Beethoven个人简介及作品路德维希·凡·贝多芬(1827年3月26日)是一位德国作曲家。
他被认为是音乐史上最伟大的作曲家之一，是西方古典音乐古典和浪漫时代之间过渡时期的主要人物。
他的名声和天才激发了他的灵感——在很多情况下，他的作品受到了来自作曲家、音乐家和观众的威胁。
虽然他今天以作曲家的名字出名，但他也是著名的钢琴演奏家和指挥家，也是一位有成就的小提琴演奏家。
他出生在德国波恩，在二十出头的时候搬到了奥地利的维也纳，并在那里定居下来，与约瑟夫·海顿一起学习，很快赢得了一名艺术大师的美誉。
在他二十多岁的时候，他开始逐渐失去听力，然而他的一生却继续创作出著名的杰作，即使他的耳聋几乎全是。
贝多芬是最早从事自由职业的作曲家之一，他为出版商安排了音乐会，向出版商出售他的作品，并获得了一些富有的赞助人的财政支持，而不是被教会或贵族法庭永久雇佣。
他的祖父原是荷兰籍,移居德国后,曾任当地宫廷乐长。
父亲是个男高音歌的手,母亲是宫廷御厨的女儿。
贝多芬生长的年代,正是约瑟夫二世实行”开明专制”的时期,波恩的统治者也实行了一些改良的措施。
波恩成了当时德国启蒙运动的中心地之一。
贝多芬的幼年就是在这样的环境下成长起来的。
但是,贝多芬童年很不幸福,嗜酒成癖的父亲败坏了家业,他企图把四岁的贝多芬变成摇钱树,一心想让自己的儿子也成为莫扎特式的神童,因此他不只强迫孩子练琴,而且常常夜半三更酗酒回家后把孩子从熟睡中拖起来拉琴,不满八岁的贝多芬被强迫在寇恩的听众面前表演,卖艺,十一岁的贝多芬就开始在剧院的乐队里工作。
这种严酷的童年生活,使贝多芬很早就走上了独立的以音乐谋生的道路,同时也就养成了他坚毅倔强的性格。
从1781年起,贝多芬在剧院工作的同时,跟乐队指挥奈弗学习巴赫的《平均律钢琴曲》和作曲法。
奈弗是位很有修养,倾向于启蒙运动的作曲家。
指挥家,他对发展德国的民族歌剧,清唱剧都曾有过贡献。
贝多芬通过向这位老师学习,认识到学习德国民族音乐传统的重要,并在奈弗的引导下也接受了启蒙运动的影响,对德国当时的进步文学发生了浓厚的兴趣。
英语作文我最崇拜的人贝多芬
The Person I Admire Most: BeethovenIn the annals of history, there have been countless individuals who have left an indelible mark on the world through their talents and perseverance. Among these great figures, one name stands out above the rest for me: Beethoven. The German composer and pianist remains one of the most influential and revered musicians of all time, despite living in a time rife with challenges and困难.Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany, in 1770, into a family with a strong musical heritage. His father, a singer and musician in the court of the Elector of Cologne, recognized Beethoven's early musical prowess and began training him as a child prodigy. However, Beethoven's journey was not always smooth sailing. He faced numerous hardships, including financial struggles, personal losses, and the gradual loss of his hearing, which ultimately ledto complete deafness.Despite these setbacks, Beethoven's resolve never wavered. His music became a powerful outlet for hisemotions and a testament to his unwavering spirit. His compositions, such as the "Moonlight Sonata," the "FifthSymphony," and the "Ninth Symphony," are testaments to his brilliant musical mind and his ability to transcend personal struggles and create works that resonate with people across the globe.Beethoven's music is known for its emotional depth, technical proficiency, and revolutionary use of tonality and harmony. His works broke new ground, pushing the boundaries of what was considered possible in music at the time. His use of dynamic contrasts, extreme ranges, and dissonant melodies gave his compositions a unique and powerful emotional pull that has resonated with listeners for centuries.But Beethoven's influence extends beyond the realm of music. His life story is an inspiration to countless individuals who have faced their own challenges and difficulties. His unwavering dedication to his craft, his perseverance in the face of adversity, and his unrelenting pursuit of his passion serve as beacons of inspiration for us all.In conclusion, Beethoven remains a towering figure in the history of music and beyond. His legacy is not just inthe beautiful melodies and harmonies he composed but alsoin the strength and resilience he displayed in the face of personal tribulations. His life and work are a testament to the power of the human spirit and a reminder that, despite the challenges we may face, it is through perseverance and dedication that we can achieve greatness. Beethoven, therefore, remains the person I admire most, not just as a musician but as a human being who overcame insurmountable obstacles to create something beautiful and lasting.**我最崇拜的人：贝多芬**在历史的长河中，无数个体通过他们的才华和毅力在世界上留下了不可磨灭的印记。
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Music
Further information: Beethoven's musical style, Beethoven and C minor, and List of compositions by Ludwig van Beethoven Beethoven is acknowledged as one of the giants of classical music; he is occasionally referred to as one of the "three Bs" (along with Bach and Brahms) who epitomise that tradition. He was also a pivotal figure in the transition from the 18th century musical classicism to 19th century romanticism, and his influence on subsequent generations of composers was profound.[90] His music features twice on the Voyager Golden Record, a phonograph record containing a broad sample of the images, common sounds, languages, and music of Earth, sent into outer space with the two Voyager probes.[91]
Beethoven
Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. A crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western art music, he remains one of the most famous and influential of all composers. His best-known compositions include 9 symphonies, 5 concertos for piano, 32 piano sonatas, and 16 string quartets. He also composed other chamber music
Born in Bonn, then the capital of the Electorate of Cologne and part of the Holy Roman Empire, Beethoven displayed his musical talents at an early age and was taught by his father Johann van Beethoven and by Christian Gottlob Neefe. During his first 22 years in Bonn, Beethoven intended to study with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and befriended Joseph Haydn. Beethoven moved to Vienna in 1792 and began studying with Haydn, quickly gaining a reputation as a virtuoso pianist. He lived in Vienna until his death. In about 1800 his hearing began to deteriorate, and by the last decade of his life he was almost totally deaf. He gave up conducting and performing in public but continued to compose; many of his most admired works come from this period.
Establishing his career in Vienna
From 1790 to 1792, Beethoven composed a significant number of works (none were published at the time, and most are now listed as works without opus) that demonstrated his growing range and maturity. Musicologists identified a theme similar to those of his third symphony in a set of variations written in 1791.[19] Beethoven was probably first introduced to Joseph Haydn in late 1790, when the latter was traveling to London and stopped in Bonn around Christmas time
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Loss of hearing
Around 1796, by the ቤተ መጻሕፍቲ ባይዱge of 26, Beethoven began to lose his hearing. He suffered from a severe form of tinnitus, a "ringing" in his ears that made it hard for him to hear music; he also tried to avoid conversations. The cause of Beethoven's deafness is unknown, but it has variously been attributed to typhus, auto-immune disorders (such as systemic lupus erythematosus), and even his habit of immersing his head in cold water to stay awake. The explanation from Beethoven's autopsy was that he had a "distended inner ear," which developed lesions over time.