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Introduction to Beethoven (100 words or less)
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 65438+February16-65438+March 26th, 20827), born in Bonn, Germany, is one of the representatives of the Viennese classical music school and a composer in the European classicism period.

Beethoven wrote a wide range of themes in his life, including 9 symphonies,/kloc-0 operas, 32 piano sonatas, 5 piano concertos, many orchestral overtures, violin and cello sonatas. Because of its great contribution to classical music, the development and innovation of sonata form and symphony suite structure, it is called "the saint of music" and "the king of symphony" by later generations.

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Brief introduction of the famous composer Beethoven

Beethoven is a world-famous composer. 1770 12 16 was born in Bonn, Germany. Not far from the French border. When Beethoven 19 years old, the French Revolution broke out, which brought Beethoven the ideals of freedom, equality and love. Piano from elementary school. He began to perform at the age of eight. 1792 went to Vienna for further study and received strict training.

The first work was published in 1795, and since then, many works have been published, involving almost all music schools at that time. At the age of 2 1, he wrote a song "Free Man", aiming to devote himself to the cause of freedom. When he was 26, he wrote three sonatas.

But at this moment, he unfortunately suffered from otitis media, and by 1820, he was completely deaf, which was a heavy blow to a musician! However, Beethoven did not give in. He said, "I will hold my destiny by the throat, and it will never make me completely yield." He stubbornly persisted in his creation and devoted all his energy to music.

In the process of writing, in order to overcome the difficulty of hearing loss, he sat near the band and watched the instruments and actors sing. In old age, this method is no longer useful. He used a small wooden pole, one end of which was inserted in the piano box and the other end was bitten between his teeth, to listen to music while composing. This special listening device is still preserved in the Beethoven Museum in Bonn.

Beethoven's life was unfortunate. /kloc-when he was in his teens, he began to bear the financial burden of family life and never got married. 1827 is dead. But what he left to mankind were 9 symphonies, 32 piano sonatas, 5 piano concertos, 16 string quartets and many other ensembles, dance overtures and orchestral ensembles. Except for the first three sonatas, all the others are works after hearing loss.

Beethoven made a rule for himself before his death: Never write every day. When he was writing, he forgot his pain and misfortune. There is no trace of his own misfortune in his works. French writer romain rolland spoke highly of Beethoven.

He said, "I hope that all unfortunate people, when they see someone as unfortunate as themselves, will try their best to be a worthy person regardless of natural obstacles ...".

Beethoven's most famous symphonies include Hero, Destiny, Pastoral, Chorus and so on. Piano sonatas include Pathetique, Moonlight, Enthusiasm, and works such as opera, orchestra, concerto and chamber music. Known as "the hero in music".

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