Francis Rocco Prestia

Beethoven, one of the greatest musicians of all time was baptized 17 December 1770 in Bonn. His ancestors were from Belgium. His father was a musician and Beethoven was one of his seven children, but only three survived – including Beethoven.

Beethoven was introduced to early music, his father taught him, day and night. His father saw his talent early on that his son was a child prodigy. He made his first public appearance at the age of seven and a half years to 26 March 1778. He began studying music under the guidance of capable Christian Gottlob Neefe.Neefe realized that teaching was a genius and put on the philosophy and taught him composition.

His first 9 Variations in C Minor “for piano was published in 1782 He was 14 when he got a job as” given to the court organist Franz Maximilian, “the Elector of Cologne. He made new friends in this position and some Ries These include the family and the family von Breuning.

His new job has taken on more responsibility for his family and was in Vienna from his employer, Maximilian Franz justice to Mozart. Although he studied in Vienna in 1792 could not make the situation of teachers such as Joseph Haydn instructions for him to hone his skills.

The first symphony, which he composed in 1800 as strange for this time, but we knew that this young man was interested on the new frontiers of music.

In 1801 it was one of the greatest tragedies of the process of knowledge of life on strike – who was deaf. This affliction has made it possible to compose some of his greatest works – the symphony “Eroica,” which for the first time in 1805 and many others were played. In 1801 he received his ballet “The Creatures of Prometheus”.His first work, and the last was “Fidelio,” he wrote in 1805. The rewrite of this classic was made in 1814, and was played before the public.

He left for Vienna in 1809, but his friends, that is, the Countess Anna Marie and Archbishop Rudolph and others paid a large sum of money on condition that he not go to Vienna. This act has made him the honor of being the first independent composer, even in this period was distinguished musicians such as Mozart, part of the contract in the possession of the rich and noble family. But Beethoven was free to write what he wanted, without restrictions of time, as his desires.

In the initial phase of his career, he began to compose music for such artists as people who were steeped in the style of Mozart and Haydn. His creative genius made him abandon his style and developed his own style of romance involved. In April 1810, he wrote the romantic composition, “Bagatelle in A minor”, which became known as “Für Elise”. His letter, “the” Immortal Beloved, he wrote, is a mystery as the identity of women remains.

Some of the best creative works of Beethoven were composed during this period and their names were “Pastoral”, “Corolian Overture” and “Letter to Elise”. In July 1812, he met the famous poet, Goethe and many of his poems to music. When one of his friend and patron, Prince Lobkowitz died, his successor, the funds for the fight of Beethoven Beethoven gave her financial independence.

Johann Nepomuk Maelzel, the Czech Republic who invented the metronome, has created various devices to support Beethoven with his hearing. In 1813 he and Beethoven have worked together in several concerts.

When the Congress of Vienna to decide the future of Europe since Napoleon encountered Beethoven was often called upon to adjust his symphonies, the game has brought him fame and recognition. The Ninth Symphony was completed in 1823 and, if play is 7 May 1824, became a hit, even if the composer to face financial problems.

It took a storm cold night in 1827 and strengthened its health problems. This great composer died March 26, 1827.

Some of his best known works are the first third, second, nine symphonies, the Symphony Orchestra of the Battle (Victoria of Wellington), 32 sonatas Piona, including – Pathetique, Moonlight, Waldstein are famous. His “Missa Solemnis” was a very religious composition.

In 1972, a sign of respect, has his “Ode to Joy” from Symphony No. 9 was adopted as the anthem. Although nine symphonies, orchestras around the world gathered to play his music.

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