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Ludwig Beethoven 1770-1827. The Bridge between Classical and Romantic. -also grew up child prodigy -beaten into becoming a famous musician -grew up an emotional wreck. The invention of the pianoforte. -the invention of the pianoforte begins to move in on the harpsichord and organ.
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Ludwig Beethoven1770-1827 The Bridge between Classical and Romantic
-also grew up child prodigy -beaten into becoming a famous musician -grew up an emotional wreck
The invention of the pianoforte -the invention of the pianoforte begins to move in on the harpsichord and organ. -allowed notes to be played quietly and loudly -also allowed notes to be sustained for longer
His Body of Work 9 Symphonies Dozens of piano concertos and sonatas Fur Elise and Moonlight Sonata being his most famous Begins to break rules
His last years Went deaf gradually while finishing the 9th Symphony Makes him even grouchier and even more volatile Includes voices in the Symphony Rules of Classical period can’t contain “Ode to Joy”
Relax and Enjoy the 4th movement of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, “Ode to Joy”