Classical Era (1750-1850)
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Born in Bonn, Germany
He started composing at the age of 11 or 12.
He played violin and piano.
He was not born deaf. He lost his hearing, as he got older.
Wrote: at least one opera
(Opera – a play with no talking only singing)
Chamber music
(Chamber music – music written for a small group of musicians)
Concertos
(Concerto – piece of music written for a solo instrument with the orchestra)
Nine symphonies
(Symphony – extended piece of music for the orchestra, normally with four movements)
Symphony No. 5
Für Elise
Symphony No. 9 (Ode to Joy) or (Choral Symphony)
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Born in Bonn, Germany
He started composing at the age of 11 or 12.
He played violin and piano.
He was not born deaf. He lost his hearing, as he got older.
Wrote: at least one opera
(Opera – a play with no talking only singing)
Chamber music
(Chamber music – music written for a small group of musicians)
Concertos
(Concerto – piece of music written for a solo instrument with the orchestra)
Nine symphonies
(Symphony – extended piece of music for the orchestra, normally with four movements)
Symphony No. 5
Für Elise
Symphony No. 9 (Ode to Joy) or (Choral Symphony)
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