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| − | Ludwig Van Beethoven was a German musician who lived from 1770-1827. He was a great pianist and composer, and his work is among the most famous music ever written. The most remarkable thing about Beethoven is that he completely lost his hearing, yet continued to compose music despite the fact that he could not even hear himself play. In fact, some of his greatest works were composed after he had fallen deaf, including the famous | + | Ludwig Van Beethoven was a German musician who lived from 1770-1827. He was a great pianist and composer, and his work is among the most famous music ever written. The most remarkable thing about Beethoven is that he completely lost his hearing, yet continued to compose music despite the fact that he could not even hear himself play. In fact, some of his greatest works were composed after he had fallen deaf, including the famous Ninth Symphony. He lived during the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic ages in music. Some of his most famous songs include Fur Elise and Moonlight Sonata. |
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| + | In 1801 Beethoven wrote, "No friend have I. I must live by myself alone; but I know well that God is nearer to me than others in my art, so I will walk fearlessly with Him." | ||
Revision as of 03:55, December 17, 2006
Ludwig Van Beethoven was a German musician who lived from 1770-1827. He was a great pianist and composer, and his work is among the most famous music ever written. The most remarkable thing about Beethoven is that he completely lost his hearing, yet continued to compose music despite the fact that he could not even hear himself play. In fact, some of his greatest works were composed after he had fallen deaf, including the famous Ninth Symphony. He lived during the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic ages in music. Some of his most famous songs include Fur Elise and Moonlight Sonata.
In 1801 Beethoven wrote, "No friend have I. I must live by myself alone; but I know well that God is nearer to me than others in my art, so I will walk fearlessly with Him."