Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770- 1827, Germany
Classics for Kids
- One of the greatest composers of all time
- Lost his hearing, continued to compose
- He was an angry man.
Famous compositions
Third Symphony, Eroica ("heroic")
Fifth Symphony (with book- play until 5:00)
Sixth Symphony, Pastoral
Für Elise
And Mrs. Furda's favorite piece by Beethoven, Sonata No. 8, first movement
Here's the second movement.
And here's another beautiful performance of the second movement.
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