Beethoven

Beethoven's Life and Music
Introduction to Ludwig van Beethoven 1770-1827
Beethoven is one of the most interesting European composers who has ever lived. He is still often considered to be the best European composer more than two centuries since he was born. His personality and personal life is also as interesting and compelling as his music and the two often complimented each other. In this lens, I hope to provide a brief biography and introduction to his music and compositions. All artwork on this lens comes from Wikipedia Commons and is in the public domain.

Beethoven Violin Concerto
Bringing a little culture with some classical music and more specifically with the brilliant Beethov
Good day music enthusiasts! Please allow me for a bit of time to capture your interest and tell you about some classical music. I'd like to add a little musical culture to your lives. Today's musical pick is Beethoven Violin Concerto! Why Beethoven Violin Concerto? Oh, it is all things relative so to speak -- that's why. I have selected Beethoven VIolin Concerto because of my cousin David Taylor. I've done a SquidWho, Who is David Taylor, lens to introduce you to David's violin soloist per...

The Life of Beethoven: A Struggle Against Fate
A short biography with musical examples
Ludwig van Beethoven is undoubtedly one of the greatest composers of any era. His symphonies, sonatas, concertos, string quartets et cetera all belong to the core of the western classical repertoire. His work include pieces that caress the ears and have become immensely popular, like for instance the Moonlight Sonata or Fr Elise. But he also wrote music that still sounds like harsh and uncompromising avant-garde, like the Grosse Fuge, op 133. This lens gives you a short summary of the most im...

Ludwig van Beethoven
Fiery and passionate, he is a composer of great contrasts. Beethoven is known for his compositions in the key of C Minor -- a particularly stormy key.