Abstract

In this study we try to explore the works and the level of artistic expressions that were brought to us in the world of music by Sir Ludwig van Beethoven. With his work translated into paintings, such as Gustav Klimt's “Beethoven Frieze”, it is suggested and hence proven that the work of art produced in the form of music has been amongst the most important contributions that have changed the course of music as we know it today. The main focus of the research is on the music tracks composed by people, who have been in the process of creating the best and most effective contributions and maintaining their strong association and relationship with music. With this paper, we shall attempt to realize the kind of tone, voice, inflections and the variety of music tones and notes, which were being brought forth by Beethoven in the area of music. In addition to the above, a chronology shall be utilized in order to properly frame the kind of music patterns that developed over the passage of time and made a vast contribution to the music notes we see, hear and remember today.

Table of Contents

Abstract1

Ludwig van Beethoven3

Introduction3

Discussion and Analysis3

Beethoven Works4

Fifth Symphony5

Ninth Symphony6

Chronology6

Conclusion7

References8

Ludwig van Beethoven

Introduction

German composer Beethoven was born into a family of artistic traditions and it was during his time that music was attributed to romance. This paper will critically examine Beethoven's musical contributions and gauge the extent to which his works contributed to development of music. Ludwig van Beethoven has been amongst the most influential people who have created the best and most prominent contributions in the area of music that individuals still tend to adopt and listen to, even in the modern days of trance and rap music, where old and the classic have relatively not given any preference.

Discussion and Analysis

His childhood was sad and sick, dedicated to the study of music. When he was eight years old gave, he had his first concert in Cologne, which he did when he was on a short trip to Holland. His earlier training was rather disorganized (Schlosser, 1996). A few of his father's friends informally trained him. He first took on the works of Bach and Handel.

At the age of 12, he was recognized as a great performer with a great mastery in both piano and the organ. He began playing viola in the orchestra of the archduke (Burnham, 2000). He was helped by his teacher and some aristocratic characters, and then he was able to travel to Vienna in 1787, where legend has it that he played for Mozart, undisputed genius of the moment, who, astonished by his work remarked: "Look at this man, You have to fill the post of head of household, working for five years, devoting any spare time to study and composition.

After the death of his father, he settled in Vienna (1792), where he finds his true and great masters and focuses on the composition, but sometimes acts as a concert (Vincent,1970). His fame expanded wide, ...