In the later years of the Enlightenment‚ absolute monarchs in several European countries adopted some of the ideas of Enlightenment political philosophers. However‚ although some changes and reforms were implemented‚ most of these rulers did not essentially alter absolutist rule. In Russia‚ Empress Catherine the Great‚ a subscriber to the ideas of Beccaria and de Gouges‚ denounced torture while greatly improving education‚ health care‚ and women’s rights‚ as well as clarifying the rights of the
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further innovation. Even the Church initially encouraged such investigations‚ out of the belief that studying the world was a form of piety and constituted an admiration of God’s work. The enlightenment took a major role in the development and construction of modern Europe. During the enlightenment‚ many inventions were created‚ new philosophical ideas were being discussed in massive forums by massive crowds‚ and now by the average citizen instead of scholars and philosophers. Many revolutions
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It has been over 200 years since the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven‚ but his music is alive and excites millions of people‚ almost as if it was created by our contemporary. Anyone who is even slightly acquainted with Beethoven`s biography and musical legacy‚ cannot help but fall in love with pieces of music of this composer. Between high ideals praise in his musical works and his life‚ there was no single abruption. Beethoven’s life is an example of courage and persistent struggle against life’s obstacles
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Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor‚ Op. 13 – Ludwig Van Beethoven Beethoven wrote this piece 1798. A publisher suggested the name ‘Pathétique’ with Beethoven’s mutual agreement at the same time. The word pathétique means emotional and passionate‚ not to be confused with a very similar English word – pathetic. C minor was one of Beethoven’s favourite keys because the sonority is dark‚ powerful and emotional. A large range of dynamics are used (compared to other composers in the same era) to convey and
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Beethoven and Mozart Mozart and Beethoven were both famous musicians of the classical music‚ and they were considered to be geniuses‚ giant composers. There were some similarities and differences between them‚ so their fans and some experts often compared them each other. Be honest‚ I liked Beethoven’s better than Mozart‚ and Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony was one my favorite musical compositions‚ nevertheless‚ I still considered Mozart was one of the best musicians in the history as well. Background
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Beethoven was born on December 16th‚ 1770 in Bonn‚ Germany. He started playing piano and violin from a very young age. He was a pupil of his father‚ whom was a drinker and often forced him to wake up in the middle of the night to play for him and his drinking companions. Beethoven pursued his studies with many different great composers. He first studied with Hayden‚ but after a clash of temperaments he became a student of Schenk‚ Albrechtsberger‚ and Salieri. From the age of 12‚ Beethoven became
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Ludwig van Beethoven was a deaf German composer; he was a big predominant figure of the musical arts. He was in the eras between the Classical and Romantic. Beethoven was baptized in the year of 1770‚ on the 17th day‚ of the month in December in the city Bonn‚ Germany. Beethoven was man who kept widening the scopes of sonata‚ symphony‚ concerto and quartet. He would also combine his music with vocals and instruments in a whole new way. During the life of Beethoven‚ he had the struggle of deafness
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Beethoven’s Emperor The concert was in after Thanksgiving Day. After tiring Black Friday shopping‚ I thought symphony would be relaxing for me and I wasn’t wrong about my thoughts. When I bought my ticket‚ I thought I was going to listen just Beethoven but I was wrong. I listened different pieces from different composers. I was perceptive listener. I did my best to observe as much as I can and through this observation I took some notes during the concert in order to write my report. First piece was
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Ludwig van Beethoven‚ a talented German musician‚ played a significant role in the history of music. His many works helped him to become one of the most familiarized and respected composers in the history of Western music. Beethoven´s hard work helped him to develop an important line between the Classical and Baroque styles he deeply admired‚ along with Romantic style his music would eventually represent. Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn‚ Germany around December of 1770. Beethoven had two
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Beethoven and Tchaikovsky While Ludwig van Beethoven and Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky have much in common‚ they also have many differences. Both men are famous for their orchestral compositions and their future influence on other composers. They experienced a blend of horrible failures and great successes. Although they were from different musical time periods‚ they both made huge contributions to the world of music. Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn‚ Germany 1770; the second half of the classical
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