Musical composition parallels literature in the drama and development of one or more individuals through complex life circumstances. Ludwig van Beethoven's music is an autobiography. His music was as profoundly affected by his deafness as was his life. While there is much controversy among doctors and experts as to whether he was completely deaf or how much his hearing loss impacted his music, there is little argument that the music he wrote in the latter period of his life pushed the boundaries of what was familiar, comfortable or even acceptable to audiences at the time. .
While it is impossible to know if his musicianship would have matured into the pieces he wrote had he not been deaf, it is reasonable to assume that his inability to hear both the music and his critics gave Beethoven a certain freedom to compose the music he liked with little regard for acceptance and norms. Further, as his deafness increased, he could no longer conduct or perform regularly in public, nor socialize, and so his life became more isolated and self-contained. As a result, his music was impacted. The way his work is perceived today is far different from the way audiences reacted in Beethoven's time. More importantly, how disabilities are perceived today is far different, as well. A contemporary study of Beethoven's work, taking into consideration medical thought on his deafness, the three distinct periods of his music and finally, response to his music during the latter period of his life, make it clear that he and his music were profoundly impacted by his hearing loss. .
In an effort to better understand Beethoven's plight from a hearing to a non-hearing musician, doctors have struggled with analysis to find a cause for his hearing loss and an assessment of the severity of the loss. According to otologist, researcher and musician Charles Limb, Beethoven's temporal bones, which would have provided the best evidence of his deafness, were removed during his autopsy and then disappeared.
From these pieces is how the majority of people today know the German musical genius. ... Beethoven was born in 1770 in Bonn, Germany, to Johann and Maria Magdalena van Beethoven. ... (Beethoven 1814). ... Beethoven became known in his later years as an eccentric. ... Beethoven, The Musical Genius ...
Next, Beethoven's life took a turn for the worst in 1787. ... claims Beethoven (Grout 333). ... To conclude, Beethoven was know as "The General of Musicians," "The Young Genius," and the most admired composer in the history of western music. ... Beethoven: Biography of a Genius. ... Beethoven: The Illustrated Lives of the Great Composers. ...
Ludwig Van Beethoven Beethoven was born on Bonn, Germany were he resided with his kind gentle mother and raging alcoholic father. From an early age Beethoven showed great skill as a musician. ... Beethoven must of really loved music from a young age. ... I really enjoyed listening to Beethoven's creations. If I was able to interview him I would like to just spend a couple of days studying his behavior and manner to try and learn of the genius mind he navigated....
The abuse received by Beethoven from his father made Beethoven seek comfort from his mother and grandfather. ... Christian Gottlob Neefe was Beethoven's first important teacher. ... "Haydn admiring Beethoven's genius could not understand or tolerate the young man's undisciplined ways and boorish manners." ... His friends still at his side no matter what kind of grief he put on them, they saw his genius and sympathized with moody outbursts. ... Beethoven would make Karl practice long hours as he did for his father. ...
For many people, Ludwig Van Beethoven is considered the greatest composer who ever lived and is the highest level of musical geniuses. ... Together they had seven children of which three sons survived, Beethoven was the oldest (Collier's Encyclopedia, Beethoven). ... He was the most revered composer in all of Europe and regarded as the greatest living example of Romantic, artistic genius (McLeish, pg. 18-19). ... His high-voltage personality coupled with his high-voltage genius, Beethoven was able to live his life on his own terms in everything except his deafness. ... His music was gover...
Ludwig Van Beethoven Ludwig Van Beethoven was perhaps one of the best music composers ever. ... Beethoven's childhood was very chaotic. ... Beethoven came from a family of musicians. ... Even though Beethoven was regarded as a genius he died alone. ... Beethoven died March 26 1827 in his apartment. ...
For many people, Ludwig Van Beethoven is considered the greatest composer who ever lived and is the highest level of musical geniuses. ... Together they had seven children of which three sons survived, Beethoven was the oldest (Collier's Encyclopedia "Beethoven"). ... He was the most revered composer in all of Europe and regarded as the greatest living example of a Romantic, artistic genius ( McLeish 18-19). ... His high-voltage personality coupled with his high-voltage genius, Beethoven was able to live his life on his own terms in everything except his deafness. ... His music...
Ludwig Van Beethoven was born in 1770, in Bonn, Germany. ... The Viennese people loved Beethoven. ... Beethoven became deaf at age 29. ... Beethoven's work is generally broken into 3 parts. ... We would probably still be in the serious Baroque era, if it were not for these two musical geniuses. ...
This was frustrating to Beethoven. ... Beethoven 's tremendous symphonies had an influence Beethoven himself never could have predicted. ... Beethoven was a hero and a legend of the trade. ... "16 Other instances of Beethoven influence on other musicians include Richard Wagner's use of Beethoven's choral vision. ... Beethoven's genius and talent went into a massive collection of works. ...
