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Line 38: − − ==Trivia== − − *Beethoven was the teacher of Carl Czerny, who in turn taught [[Franz Liszt]], commonly considered to be the greatest pianist of all time. − *The first recording of all 32 of Beethoven's piano sonatas was made by pianist Artur Schnabel, a herculean accomplishment since repeated by several elite pianists, including Murray Perahia, Alfred Brendel (3 times), Daniel Barenboim, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Andras Schiff, and Ursula Opens. − *Beethoven described the piano as "the god of all instruments" and wrote more for piano than for any other instrument, including 5 piano concertos, 32 piano sonatas, 3 sets of piano bagatelles, 10 sonatas with violin and piano, 5 sonatas with cello and piano, many piano variations, and a number of miscellaneous short pieces, such as "Für Elise."
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Many of his compositions remain popular with the general public, such as the piano bagatelle "Für Elise", the ''Moonlight Sonata.'' (a title not actually attributed to Beethoven), opus 27 no. 2, and many of the symphonies. The late string quartets are still considered "difficult" music, though they still have a strong following among devoted followers of classical music.
Many of his compositions remain popular with the general public, such as the piano bagatelle "Für Elise", the ''Moonlight Sonata.'' (a title not actually attributed to Beethoven), opus 27 no. 2, and many of the symphonies. The late string quartets are still considered "difficult" music, though they still have a strong following among devoted followers of classical music.
Beethoven was the teacher of Carl Czerny, who in turn taught [[Franz Liszt]], commonly considered to be the greatest pianist of all time.
The first recording of all 32 of Beethoven's piano sonatas was made by pianist Artur Schnabel, a herculean accomplishment since repeated by several elite pianists, including Murray Perahia, Alfred Brendel (3 times), Daniel Barenboim, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Andras Schiff, and Ursula Opens.
Beethoven described the piano as "the god of all instruments" and wrote more for piano than for any other instrument, including 5 piano concertos, 32 piano sonatas, 3 sets of piano bagatelles, 10 sonatas with violin and piano, 5 sonatas with cello and piano, many piano variations, and a number of miscellaneous short pieces, such as "Für Elise."
==Beethoven and Religion==
==Beethoven and Religion==
The most convincing evidence for Beethoven's spirituality can be found in his late music. The String Quartet No. 15 contains a slow movement which Beethoven himself gave the title "Holy Song of Thanksgiving to God from a Convalescent" ("''Heiliger Dankgesang eines Genesenes an die Gottheit''"), after his recovery from serious illness. Perhaps most convincing, though, is the fervent nature of the ''Missa Solemnis'', Op. 123. The sincerity found in this work could only have come from a deeply-rooted faith in God.
The most convincing evidence for Beethoven's spirituality can be found in his late music. The String Quartet No. 15 contains a slow movement which Beethoven himself gave the title "Holy Song of Thanksgiving to God from a Convalescent" ("''Heiliger Dankgesang eines Genesenes an die Gottheit''"), after his recovery from serious illness. Perhaps most convincing, though, is the fervent nature of the ''Missa Solemnis'', Op. 123. The sincerity found in this work could only have come from a deeply-rooted faith in God.
== Key compositions ==
== Key compositions ==