Title: Life and Works of Ludwig van Beethoven and His Achievements
Thesis Statement: Beethoven is one of the greatest composer in the history of music. He played a big role in the world of music. He was the one who initiated among his co-composers the freedom to express themselves. Some of his masterpieces were Eroica Pastorale, Fideleo and the religious composition entitled Missa Solemnis. I. Introduction II. The Man and His Music A. Historical background 1. Early years a. Beethoven born in Bonn b. Studied under Christian Gottlob Neefe (1748-98) c. 1787: brief visit to Vienna, may have played for Mozart d. 1790: Haydn hears Beethoven's music and urges the archbishop of Cologne to send him to Vienna 2. Studies with a number of composers a. 1792-94: studied with Haydn b. 1794: Johann Schenk (1753-1836): composer of Singspiels c. 1794: Johann Georg Albrechtsberger: teaches Beethoven counterpoint d. Antonio Salieri (1750-1825): teaches vocal composition 3. Compositional overview a. 9 symphonies b. 11 overtures c. Incidental music to plays d. 1 violin concerto e. 5 piano concertos f. 16 string quartets g. 9 piano trios h. 10 vioin sonatas i. 5 cello sonatas j.
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