Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven (baptised 17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827) was a German composer and pianist. He is one of the greatest composers in the history of classical music, and his symphonies redefined the medium for later musicians.
Beethoven's career spanned the transition from the Classical to Romantic period of music in Europe. He gained recognition as a composer in Germany during his early period, which lasted until 1802. During his middle period (1802–1812), he moved beyond the influence of contemporaries such as Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, developing a distinctive personal style. His late period (1812–1827) included some of his most significant works. During his mid-20s, Beethoven experienced hearing problems and was almost completely deaf by 1816. Despite this, he continued to compose, relying on his extensive knowledge of music theory and his sensitivity to vibrations.
Born in Bonn, Beethoven displayed his musical talent at a young age. He was initially taught intensively by his father, Johann van Beethoven, and later by Christian Gottlob Neefe. Under Neefe's tutelage in 1783, he published his first work, a set of keyboard variations. He found relief from a dysfunctional...
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Symphony No. 3 (Beethoven)
The Symphony No. 3 in E♭ major, Op. 55, titled as the Eroica Symphony, is a symphony in four movements by Ludwig van Beethoven.
One of Beethoven's most celebrated works, the Eroica symphony is a large-scale composition that marked the beginning of the composer's innovative "middle period".
Composed mainly in 1803–1804, the work broke boundaries in symphonic form, length, harmony, emotional and cultural content. It is widely considered a landmark in the transition between the Classical and the Romantic era. It is also often considered to be the first Romantic symphony. Beethoven first conducted a private performance on 9 June 1804, and later the first public performance on 7 April 1805.
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This collage is a repost from 2013 I named „Die Herrschaft“. Thought of it as this symphony was originally dedicated to Napoleon.
