Composer Study - Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven

“To play without passion is inexcusable!”

Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770 - 1827), a German Classical/Romantic Era Composer during the Napoleonic era. He is well known for pieces like his 5th Symphony, 9th Symphony (“Ode to Joy”), and “Fur Elise”. Beethoven was most certainly a character - ill tempered at times, never did his laundry, loved macaroni and cheese, was deaf, and a musical genius

Composer Study

Start off with the Music Lesson which includes

  • Music Links

  • Read Alouds

  • Time & Place Connection Subjects

  • Recipe

Throughout the week, cover the Multi-Subject Connections

  • Science Activity, read aloud, fun code worksheets

  • Art Activity, read aloud, optional coloring page

  • Literature Activity, read aloud, copywork

  • History Activity, read alouds, geography activity, Book of Centuries

Beethoven’s dessert: Pfefferneusse

Learn how to make this German dessert. Click on the picture below to go to the recipe.

 

Beethoven’s Music

Song 1: Moonlight Sonata

Music Class: Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata (FULL)


SONG 2: fifth symphony

Science Song: "Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 (Proms 2012)" uploaded to YouTube by Mandetriens


Song 3: piano sonata No. 30

Art Song: Beethoven: Sonata No.30 in E Major, Op.109


Song 4: Beethoven - 5th Piano Concerto 'Emperor'

Literature Song: Beethoven - 5th Piano Concerto 'Emperor' (Zimerman, Bernstein, Wiener Philharmoniker)


Song 5: ode to joy

History Song: Ludwig van Beethoven: Ode an die Freude/Ode to Joy

I love listening to this song when I want to FEEL


Biography

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