Piano Guidance
Piano Guidance
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BONN (IDN) – The year 2020 marks the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven, the famous composer and pianist, well known all over the world. He was a genius with a disability.
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Read More »Getting back to Beethoven: His pieces of music are famous, on all continents. His extraordinary musical talent became evident at an early age, and his father intensively taught him. Born in 1770 in Bonn, he moved to Vienna at the age of 21, spending the rest of his professional life there. In Vienna, he worked together with Haydn, soon establishing a reputation in the Austrian capital, performing in the salons of the Viennese nobility which offered him financial support. However, when the 19th century started, his hearing began to deteriorate, turning him almost completely deaf by 1814, when he gave up performing and appearing in public. But his deafness did not prevent him from continuing his work: The famous Ninth Symphony, one of the first examples of a choral symphony, was created by him from 1822 to 1824. This masterpiece is regarded by many musicologists as Beethoven's most outstanding work and considered as one of the supreme achievements in the history of western music. The words derive from a poem written by the German poet Friedrich Schiller, the famous "Ode to Joy" with some text additions by the composer himself. This musical masterpiece stands as one of the most often performed symphonies of the world. At an early stage of European integration, the Ninth Symphony became the anthem of Europe. A great choice! Try imagining – a deaf composer composing such a valuable symphony - using nothing but his existing knowledge of the sound of music and the pure imagination of vocal and instrumental tone. Not allowing deafness to hold up his incredible talent, but pursuing his way with all his power, creativity and vigour. Fantastic! For this reason, I have always been impressed by Beethoven. And I am even more impressed these days, when the Ninth Symphony in March 2020 rang out during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in Italy, Spain and Germany.
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Learn More »Women and men, sang out from their balconies, sending out a signal of hope to the world. The choice of this symphony reminds us, in times of crisis, what is most relevant: fellowship and solidarity. Music acts as an effective remedy against despair and loneliness to counter the crisis. So, put on the music and enjoy, despite everything, paying tribute to a talented deaf composer showing us the way out of desperation, only by staying active and motivated. So, when the green traffic light appears, take note of the lesson:! Whatever occurs in your life, keep on going ahead, as no disability will ever be strong enough to limit your special talent. [IDN-InDepthNews – 04 May 2020] Photo (cropped): Portrait of Beethoven by Joseph Karl Stieler, 1820. Source: Wikipedia Commons.
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