Show:
Childhood
Family
Life in Vienna
Compositions
Other Facts
100
What is significant about beethoven's Formal Education?
He had no education beyond elementary school
100
Who were the two influential members of his family as a small child?
His father and grandfather
100
After he began going deaf he stopped performing as a soloist. But, what did he continue to participate in?
Chamber Music
100
In response to large amounts of criticism, Beethoven expressed that posterity would appreciate his music. Why is this significant?
This was the first time a composer thought of his compositions being played by musicians in the future.
100
Did Beethoven ever marry?
No. But, we know he had an occasional cup of coffee.
200
At the age of 9, he received lessons on the organ from who?
Christian Neefe
200
How many living brothers did Beethoven have? How many in total?
Two living, Six in total
200
When did Beethoven hope for his brothers to read the letter describing his feeling about him going deaf?
After his death
200
Classical composers pursed the "middle ground" when it came to difficulty. Did Beethoven follow their lead? Why or why not?
No he did not! He was only concerned about timbre and sounds HE wanted.
200
What is a character piece?
A short non programmatic piece for piano were the mood is described in the title.
300
By the age of 12, what position did Beethoven have? Who was it under?
He was Deputy Organist- under his teacher, Neefe.
300
Once in Vienna who did Beethoven receive custody of?
His Nephew
300
Why was Beethoven quickly accepted as a composer in Vienna
Mozart Died! : ) AND Haydn was busy writing for the London Orchestra
300
Beethoven changed the name of his symphony "Bonaparte" to what? Why?
Eroica- Napoleon declared himself emperor
300
Why did Winkel "sue" Mazel?
Mazel took winkel's double pendulum metronome, placed tempo markings on the side and called it his own.
400
Beethoven met two Major composers of the time on separate visits to Vienna. Who did he meet second?
Haydn
400
When Beethoven first arrived in Vienna, he was not dependent on patronage as a source of income. What were two ways he made money?
-Play for aristocrats -Taught piano lessons -published compositions for personal sale -Dedicated works to the wealthy in hopes of a "thank you" offering
400
In Vienna, Beethoven experimented with different orchestral instrumentation. What were two instruments he composed for?
Piccolo, contrabassoon (horns and trombones)
400
What did Haydn, Clementi, Dussek and Beethoven have in common?
They all began to use pedal instructions in their music!
400
This poem was written and set to a British-adopted melody in 1889
What is the Star Spangled Banner
500
When Beethoven was 18 he received custody of who? How did he support them?
He gained custody of his brothers. After petitioning the court for half his father's salary, he was able to support them.
500
Why was his nephew, Karl sent away? Where was he sent?
He attempted suicide- sent to the Army
500
Beethoven contemplated suicide and fell into depression. He left Vienna and wrote a letter to his brothers describing his hearing loss condition. What was the name of this letter?
Heiligenstadt Testament
500
What aspects made Beethoven's Opera Fidelio a rescue opera?
Suspense, loyalty and the triumph of good over evil
500
What four conditions did Beethoven experience upon his death
Deafness, Pneumonia, Cirrhosis of the liver AND Hepatitis