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The Life of… Beethoven

The Life of… Beethoven. December 16, 1770 – March 26, 1827. Biography. Young Ludwig Bonn, Germany- birth place of Ludwig van Beethoven His Father Johann and Grandfather Ludwig were both Musicians and started teaching Beethoven from a very young age.

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The Life of… Beethoven

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  1. The Life of… Beethoven December 16, 1770 – March 26, 1827

  2. Biography Young Ludwig • Bonn, Germany- birth place of Ludwig van Beethoven • His Father Johann and Grandfather Ludwig were both Musicians and started teaching Beethoven from a very young age. • Beethoven was taught the Violin and Piano along with some other instruments.

  3. Practice, Practice, Practice • Young Ludwig was forced to practice for hours at a time almost every day of the week. • In an effort to discipline him he was physically punished when ever he made a mistake. • In spite of harsh treatment from his father he never lost his love of music.

  4. Strong Influences • At 9 years old Beethoven was sent to a musician by the name of C.G. Neefe. • Neefe showed Beethoven a more detailed look at music that what he was used to. • At age 11 he became Neefe’s musical assistant and at 12 he published his first work of music. Christian Gottlob Neefe

  5. Vienna • 1792- Beethoven moved to Vienna in search of possible work in the field of music. • He quickly learned the art of composition and counterpoint from well known musicians in Vienna Haydn, Berger, Salieri and Schenk. • Beethoven became good friends with The Prince of Vienna, Prince Kinsky. • This friendship promised him a yearly income if he agreed to stay in Vienna.

  6. New Style • 1800-1813 Beethoven learned the art of High Classical Style. • This new Style is the format that he used to compose symphonies and concerts during this time in Vienna. • Beethoven’s popularity grew greatly during the early 1800’s, he was at the peak of his creativity.

  7. Beethoven’s Personal Trials • At the peak of his popularity his work began to suffer due to his diminishing hearing. • Social situations were becoming awkward and many of his relationships with friends were affected.

  8. Beethoven’s PersonalTrials Cont. • Beethoven also suffered from financial problems. • Many of his close friends tried to put together a concert in 1815 but because of family problems Beethoven canceled the event.

  9. The Academy • On May 7th of 1824 The Academy was an important event that celebrated the musicians life. • Symphony No. 9 was performed and Three of the Missa Solemnis movements were performed. • Beethoven could not conduct because of his hearing but was onstage to give the tempo’s for each performance.

  10. Near the End • Beethoven’s health deteriorated quickly and he spent his last days in poor quality living conditions. • Ludwig van Beethoven passed away March 26th 1827.

  11. Composition History Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major • Dedicated to Archduke Rudolf • Written from 1809-1810 • Premier took place in November of 1810

  12. Prominent Recordings • The most recent recording for Piano Concerto No.5 was performed by the Detroit Symphony on September 17, 2004 at Neeme Jarvi Hall.

  13. Listening Guide • 1:00-Piano enters first theme: Full orchestra enters with quick tempo, the melody changes from one instrument to another fairly often. Rhythm is smooth but has moments of strong points. • 2:30-String instruments reenter quietly: the rhythm remains at a medium pace and melody and harmony are more quite and ominous.

  14. Listening Guide Cont. • 4:00-Strong chords are played: Strong cords are played followed by a softer version of the same chords, Tempo is slow, and the rhythm toccata as the piano reenters in a surprising manner. • 7:30-Piano continues in a quick melody solo that accents into a strong entrance by the orchestra that begins to play the original melody, using a march like rhythm

  15. Listening Guide Cont. • 8:30 String instruments play smooth melody with a strong harmony from the bass. The Rhythm flows with strong chords playing in unison. • 10:00 the brass plays a chord in a march like rhythm, these alternates between the same chords played by the piano. • 11:30 Movement in B major: lone bassoon comes in to lead to the melody. Texture is loud and strong

  16. Bibliography • - Steven M. Smith- Ludwig Van Beethoven • http://www.essortment.com/ludwig-van-beethoven-biography-20507.html • -Aaron Green- Ludwig van Beethoven • (http://classicalmusic.about.com/od/biographies/p/beethoven.htm) • -Edmund Morris- Ludwig Van Beethoven Biography • (http://www.all-about-beethoven.com/beethovenlastyears1.html) • -Michael Rodman- Composition Decryption • (http://www.allmusic.com/work/piano-concerto-no-5-in-e-flat-major-emperor-op-73-c7617) • -Dr. Richard E. Rodda- Piano Concerto No.5 • (http://www.kennedycenter.org/calendar/?fuseaction=composition&composition_id=2838) • -JoshephDebose- Piano concerto No. 5 in E flat Major • (http://www.classicalconnect.com/Orchestral_Music/Beethoven/Piano_Concerto_No_5/2204)

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