Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)


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Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)

1. What do we need to know about this composer?
Possible answers . . .

  • Transitional figure in song composition; Used the expressive potential of the newly invented fortepiano.
  • Composed the first song cycle: An die ferne Geliebte.

2. Name a song composition by this composer.
Possible answers . . .

Adelaide
Wonne der Wehmut
Ich liebe dich
An die ferne Geliebte

  1. Auf dem Hügel sitz ich spähend
  2. Wo die Berge so blau
  3. Leichte Segler in den Höhen
  4. Diese Wolken in den Höhen
  5. Es kehret der Maien, es blühet die Au
  6. Nimm sie hin denn, diese Lieder

Der Kuss
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Beethoven EGMONT Op. 84 Incidental Music |
2. Lied: “Die Trommel gerühret”
4. Lied: “Freudvoll und leidvoll”
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Ich liebe dich

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Ich liebe dich

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Adelaide

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Wonne der Wehmut

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An die ferne Geliebte

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Der Kuss

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Beethoven EGMONT Op. 84 Incidental Music |

2. Lied: “Die Trommel gerühret”

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4. Lied: “Freudvoll und leidvoll”

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FULL PERFORMANCE:
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