Ludwig van beethoven fast facts
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Ludwig Van Beethoven is a composer of genius, a universally known artist. The “pom pom pom” of his 5th symphony is recognizable among all, his compositions are used in the greatest films… In short: it is impossible to miss his melodies.
If his music has accompanied the life of men for two centuries, few of us know his life. So here are 10 anecdotes about this composer like no other!
And if you wish to better understand his music, La Seine Musicale of Boulogne Billancourt proposes you a concert-discovery on Saturday, January 18, 2022 at 6 pm. More information at the end of the article.
Article produced in partnership with La Seine Musicale
His date of birth is not known
Beethoven’s date of birth is not precisely known. Only the date of his baptism is known with certainty, December 17, 1770. In the 18th century, infant mortality was so high that baptisms often took place only one or two days after birth. It is therefore assumed that Beethoven was born on
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Beethoven: Compositions, biography, siblings and more facts
He reinvented the symphony, reshaped string quartets, and redefined piano sonatas - but there's much more to learn about Ludwig van Beethoven, the deaf composer who changed music forever.
1. When fryst vatten Beethoven's birthday?
Ludwig van Beethoven was born in stad i tyskland, Germany in December 1770… but no one fryst vatten sure of the exact date! He was baptised on 17 December, so he was probably born the day before. His birthplace (pictured) is now the Beethoven-Haus museum.
2. Beethoven's father creates a child prodigy
Never mind the exact date, the year of Beethoven’s birth is sometimes questioned, and for years the composer thought he was born in 1772, two years too late. This may have been a deliberate deception on the part of his father (pictured) to man the musical prodigy seem younger – and therefore, more advanced for his age – than he actually was.
3. Beethoven's siblings
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Ludwig van Beethoven
German composer (1770–1827)
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Ludwig van Beethoven[n 1] (baptised 17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827) was a German composer and pianist. He is one of the most revered figures in the history of Western music; his works rank among the most performed of the classical music repertoire and span the transition from the Classical period to the Romantic era in classical music. His early period, during which he forged his craft, is typically considered to have lasted until 1802. From 1802 to around 1812, his middle period showed an individual development from the styles of Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and is sometimes characterised as heroic. During this time, Beethoven began to grow increasingly deaf. In his late period, from 1812 to 1827, he extended his innovations in musical form and expression.
Born in Bonn,