Ludwig Van Beethoven and the Romantic Era
Ludwig Van Beethoven. December 16. 1770 - March 26, 1827 I bought a t-shirt from the Grand Teton Music Festival a while back, and it has the first 5 measures of Beethoven's 5th Symphony. Underneath them, it says "POWER BARS". I threw it on for work today, without realizing what day it was, until someone asked me if I did it for Beethoven's birthday. I must have, without thinking! How funny, so I thought it'd be appropriate to write a little of this famous composer in the scope of the Romantic Era (1820-1900). At the beginning, Beethoven's work was considered Classical. This style can be considred emotionally restrained, ordered and structured, objectivity, and clear form. Mozart and Handel fall into this era. But, many of Beethoven's works were more emotional. Take for instance, "Moonlight Sonata, Movement 1" or Fur Elise" for the piano. Or his Piano Concertos. #4 and #5. Or his later Symphonies or Violin Conc...
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