Ludwig van Beethoven was a famous German composer and pianist born in 1770 in Bonn, Germany. He made significant contributions by expanding the scope of musical forms like the sonata, symphony, and concerto. He also combined vocals and instruments in new ways. Beethoven faced many challenges in his early life and career, including going deaf, but overcame them to become highly influential, helping transition between Classical and Romantic eras in music.

1. Name: Chai Chuan Jing
Module: AELP
Lecturer: Miss Dot
Date: 13th June 2014
Title: Past People

4. Ludwig van Beethoven

5. Introduction

6. • Born on17 December 1770, Bonn, Germany.
• Died on 26 March 1827.
• Absolutely famous German composer and
pianist.
• ‘King of Symphones’

7. Contributions

8. First, widening the scope of sonata,
symphony, concerto and quartet.

9. Second, combining vocals and
instruments in a new way.

10. Next, classical traditions with Joseph
Haydn and Mozart.

11. His art encompasses the new spirit of
humanism and incipient nationalism.

12. He distinguished the difference between
Romantic and Classical music.

13. Thus, he influenced the creative mind and
the next generation.

14. He stringently redefined the moral
imperatives of Kant

15. Life at That Time

16. Early Years

18. Musical Talents

19. His music was taught by his father beating
him and extra hours of practice

20. hoping that his young son would be
recognized as a musical Mozart.

21. First public performance.

22. Beethoven took this challenge.

23. Colorful years

25. Sent Beethoven to Vienna

26. Tried hard

27. Concertos

28. Old Age

29. Lost hearing

30. Many illnesses

31. Conclusion

32. References
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