Immortal Belovid Beethoven
Ludwig von Beethoven lived in the age that we now know as the Classical Period, which was around the early 19th century. It was known as this because of the particular type of music that was composed and played. This music was often simpler than earlier compositions and was thus more accessible to the lower and middle class citizens as they began to demand greater access to art and music. It was simple and catchy and meant that not only the minority of highly educated, upper class could listen to it. Music was not the only thing to be changing at this time. Some of the other changes included greater education for the lower classes, the industrial revolution was just starting, challenge to the idea of monarchy and above all the expansion of the Sciences. The classical Period was an exciting time to be living and saw many advances in human culture and the sciences. The classical period started around the late 18th century and continued through until the early 19th century. It was a pivotal time in the year that shaped our modern society and ways of thinking as well as appreciation of the arts. The Sciences also became prominent and this led to Newton defining the laws of Physics. The main cause behind this w
Beethoven died in 1827 at 56 years of age. History documents that he developed complications from a chill. Legend and the film Immortal Beloved report that he died during a thunderstorm. At the sound of a tremendous clap of thunder, Beethoven closed his eyes to death. Even when deafness totally overtook him, Beethoven continued to compose and remained dedicated writing music. He had always heard the various instrumental parts "in his head" before actually playing them or writing them down. He then had to compose completely in his mind, unable to listen to the music in any other way. Some of Beethoven's greatest works included;
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