Beethoven - Muzica revoluționară (2012) CasTaN

Ludwig van Beethoven /ˈlʊdvɪɡ væn ˈbeɪˌtoʊvən/; German: [ˈluːtvɪç fan ˈbeːtˌhoˑfn̩] ; baptised
17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827) was a German composer and pianist. A crucial figure in
the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western art music, he remains one of
the most famous and influential of all composers. His best-known compositions include 9
symphonies, 5 concertos for piano, 32 piano sonatas, and 16 string quartets. He also composed
other chamber music, choral works (including the celebrated Missa solemnis), and songs.

Born in Bonn, then the capital of the Electorate of Cologne and part of the Holy Roman Empire,
Beethoven displayed his musical talents at an early age and was taught by his father Johann van
Beethoven and by Christian Gottlob Neefe. During his first 22 years in Bonn, Beethoven intended
to study with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and befriended Joseph Haydn. Beethoven moved to Vienna in
1792 and began studying with Haydn, quickly gaining a reputation as a virtuoso pianist. He lived
in Vienna until his death. In about 1800 his hearing began to deteriorate, and by the last decade
of his life he was almost totally deaf. He gave up conducting and performing in public but
continued to compose; many of his most admired works come from this period.

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Muzica revoluționară - Compozitori Clasici - Romantic

Beethoven a trăit într-o perioadă revoluționară, pe care a reflectat-o într-o manieră
unică, lucrările sale pline de avânt și pasiune exprimând perfect spiritul epocii.
Beethoven era considerat urmașul natural al lui Haydn și Mozart, dar în realitate a devenit
mult mai mult decât atât, forțând limitele predecesorilor pentru a crea o muzică puternică, revo-
luționară.