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Monuments of great cultural figures : Ludwig van Beethoven Made by Pupil from school № 12

The world of figures Our world is full of the greatest figures. In gratitude for the work that they have done , monuments are being built throughout the world. Ludwig van Beethoven was also one of the greatest cultural figures. He was a musician and composer. Now I am going to tell you about him.

Some information about the musician Beethoven was born on December 16, 1770 , in the city of Bonn in a musical family. Since childhood, he began learning to play the organ , harpsichord , violin , flute. For the first time seriously engaged with Ludwig became the composer Christian Gottlob Neefe. Already in the 12 years of Beethoven 's biography replenished the first work of musical direction - assistant organist at the court. Beethoven studied several languages , tried to compose music.

Major works of Ludwig Van Beethoven In 1796, Beethoven starts to lose hearing. He develops tinit - an inflammation of the inner ear , resulting in tinnitus. On the advice of doctors , he retires in the small town of Heiligenstadt. However, the peace and quiet do not improve his state of health. Beethoven begins to realize that deafness is incurable. Because of deafness Beethoven rarely out of the house , deprived of sound perception. He became morose , closed. It was in these years, one after another composer creates his most famous works. Nowadays, his compositions are known throughout the world. Our favorite symphony № 5 and № 9, Pathetic Sonata (№ 8), Moonlight Sonata (№ 14), overture to " Egmont " , " Missa Solemnis " , the song " Groundhog ”, ”For Elise» - are always belong to Beethoven.

Monuments to the composer: Bonn For the magnificent works of Beethoven dedicated many monuments. One of them is located in the city where he was born. It is a city in Germany – Bonn. " Big is seen at a distance " - a lot of people say , when they see this monument from afar, but when it comes closer to these features , suddenly all turning into a pile of concrete rolls , some shapeless lumps , and it becomes impossible to understand - what is it. This monument is a medal - has a downside. The other side - also Beethoven , but the affected deafness , weighed down by personal hardship , fighting and indomitable in his later years. And on the other side you need to look from afar, and then clearly evident features and traits of the composer.

Vienna In fact there are few monuments to the great composer in Vienna , but the most famous of them is the one that is located on Beethovenplatz Square , near the central city park. Beethoven is very concentrated. On one side of the composer - chained to the rock of the mythical Prometheus , and on the other - the ancient Greek goddess of victory. Near the pedestal figurines of angels that symbolize the most famous works of Beethoven - Symphony 9.

Other Monuments Also, there are many other monuments to Beethoven. 1 2 1. Monument is located in the courtyard of the Neapolitan conservatory. 2. The bust in London , in the province of Ontario. The bust stands in the park. 3. USA , New York. precise location -Concert Grove of Brooklyn's Prospect Park. At the monument is an interesting story , it is stated there. The initiator of erecting the bust was a local German Choral Society , won in 1894 by winning the singing competition and chooses to mark the event in such a monumental way. This date does not apply to Beethoven. Bust Author - Henry Baerer. 4. Very nice monument in Los Angeles. Author sculpture -Arnold Foerster ( 1932). 4 5 5. Southerners love Beethoven. . . In Florida, you can see such a structure. 6. Japan. Beethoven is very fancy , as if to dance. 3 So, it is not the end of the monuments. In my opinion those are the most beautiful. 6

Some interesting fats about Beethoven 1. Beethoven stood out in their appearance among the ladies and gentlemen of the time. Almost always found it casually dressed . Beethoven at different sharpness. One day when he was playing in a public place , one of the guests began to talk with a lady ; Beethoven immediately interrupted statement and added: " to the pigs I will not play ! ". And no apology and persuasion did not help. However , despite such a harsh nature , his friends thought he was pretty good man. 2. Once Beethoven and Goethe were walking and met the Empress , surrounded by courtiers and retinue. Goethe gone aside , bent in a deep bow , Beethoven went through the crowd of courtiers , barely touching his hat. 3. Beethoven did not know how to multiply. 4. Each time , Beethoven dipped his head in a bowl of ice water before you sit down before to start to compose music. This technique is so entered in his habit , that the composer could not give it up until the end of life. 5. Beethoven always brewed coffee from 64 grains

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