Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven; baptised 17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827) was a German composer. A crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western art music, he remains one of the most famous and influential of all composers. His best-known compositions include 9 symphonies, 5 piano concertos, 1 violin concerto, 32 piano sonatas, 16 string quartets, his great Mass the Missa solemnis and an opera, Fidelio...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionComposer
Date of Birth16 December 1770
CityBonn, Germany
CountryGermany
Fate gave to man the courage of endurance.
Tones sound, and roar and storm about me until I have set them down in notes.
Figured Bass (Harmony) and Religion are self-contained things, one should not argue these.
From the glow of enthusiasm I let the melody escape.
Richard Wagner commenting on the music of Ludvig Van Beethoven: He was a Titan, wrestling with the Gods.
He that divines the secret of my music is freed from the unhappiness that haunts the whole world of men.
Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.
In whatsoever manner it be, let me turn to God and become fruitful in good works. Nothing higher exists than to approach God more than other people and from that to extend His glory among humanity.I will place all my confidence in your eternal goodness, O God! My soul shall rejoice in Thee, immutable Being. Be my rock, my light, forever my trust.
My misfortune is doubly painful to me because it will result in my being misunderstood. For me there can be no recreation in the company of others, no intelligent conversation, no exchange of information with peers; only the most pressing needs can make me venture into society. I am obliged to live like an outcast.
ever thine, ever mine, ever ours
Love, and love alone, is capable of giving you a happier life.
Händel is the greatest and ablest of all composers; from him I can still learn.
One must not hold one's self so divine as to be unwilling occasionally to make improvements in one's creations.
Wherever you are, I am there also.