Monday, December 12, 2011

Some Rare Facts About Beethoven

Born in 1770 in Cologne, Germany, Ludwig van Beethoven was an important figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic era of Western classical music. One of the most interesting facts about Beethoven is that even though he only wrote a classic opera, Fidelio, he remains one of the most famous and influential composers of all time. He appeared in public at age seven, and while not quite the sensation that the young Mozart, he immediately recognized as a brilliant musical talent. He moved to Vienna while in his early twenties and settled there, studying with Joseph Haydn and gain a solid reputation as a virtuoso pianist. There is much controversy today about his death and his life is full of contradictions. Facts about Beethoven, including but not limited to the rock became deaf when he composed several symphonies, and he continued to perform and make music even after his hearing is completely gone.
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Cause of deafness is unknown, but it has a variety associated with syphilis, lead poisoning, typhoid, autoimmune disorders and even the habit of burying his head in cold water to stay awake. There is a well-documented story, at the end of the premiere of the Ninth Symphony, he must turn around to see the hustle and bustle of the audience applause.
What are some facts about Beethoven?

beethoven1 - One of the least known facts about Beethoven is that he used a special rod attached to the soundboard on a piano that he could bite. Vibration bite then will transfer from the piano to his jaw thereby increasing the perception of sound. A large collection of his hearing aids, such as special ear horns can be seen in the Beethoven House Museum in Bonn, Germany.

2 - Facts about Beethoven, including that he was lying in bed for most of the last months of his life. Many friends came to visit him and when he died on March 26, 1827, during a storm. His friend, Anselm Hüttenbrenner, who was present at the time, claimed that there was a rumble of thunder at the time of his death.

3 - Beethoven productive, and in his life he wrote a total of nine symphonies, seven concertos, 17 string quartets, 32 piano sonatas, and 10 sonatas for violin and piano.
4 - As someone who insulted and social authority rank, one of the facts about Beethoven is that he will stop performing on the piano if the audience talking too much or not giving their full attention. At soirées, he refused to perform if Suddenly Called upon to do so. At soirées, he refused to perform if suddenly called upon to do so.
5 - He has always placed exactly sixty coffee beans in every cup of coffee he drank, make a cup of morning java as strong as Texaco!
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6 - Beethoven was one of the first composers to work alone rather than working for the church or to a court noble.

7 - More than 20,000 people attended his funeral.

8 - One interesting fact about Beethoven angrily bad. He once threw a plate of food in the head waiter because he was not happy with the service.

9 - He was once arrested for a mess of hair and clothes so that he looked like a bum and the cop did not know who he is.

10 - In 40 years, he changed his residence more than 70 times!

These are just some little known facts about the great Beethoven ^_^

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