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Proceedings of the Musical Association, 1924
One hundred years ago, on the twenty-seventh of March, died Ludwig van Beethoven, a composer whom universal opinion has placed among the greatest men of all time. It is not my purpose to give a sketch of his life, but, as far as it lies within my power, to reconstruct his position in 1827; to explain his position in 1927; and to forecast his probable ...
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One hundred years ago, on the twenty-seventh of March, died Ludwig van Beethoven, a composer whom universal opinion has placed among the greatest men of all time. It is not my purpose to give a sketch of his life, but, as far as it lies within my power, to reconstruct his position in 1827; to explain his position in 1927; and to forecast his probable ...
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2001
Abstract Much has been written and said as to the legitimacy and scope of what is called ‘programme music’-that is to say music that, without employing the human voice or the aid of scenery or action, depicts external objects. But it may be doubted whether we shall ever find a better solution of the problem than Beethoven’s, as expressed
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Abstract Much has been written and said as to the legitimacy and scope of what is called ‘programme music’-that is to say music that, without employing the human voice or the aid of scenery or action, depicts external objects. But it may be doubted whether we shall ever find a better solution of the problem than Beethoven’s, as expressed
Michael Tilmouth +2 more
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1991
Abstract Many books have been written about Beethoven but it is rare to find one which seeks an alternative to the tendency of academia, on the one hand, to fragmentation, and of popular biographical writing, on the other, to a superficial overview.
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Abstract Many books have been written about Beethoven but it is rare to find one which seeks an alternative to the tendency of academia, on the one hand, to fragmentation, and of popular biographical writing, on the other, to a superficial overview.
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2020
Few if any other composers in the history of European art music have inspired more words on paper than Ludwig van Beethoven. Even during his lifetime (b. 1770–d. 1827), Beethoven’s music inspired both heated debate and thoughtful reaction among some of the era’s most influential critics and philosophers, a discourse which would only intensify after his
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Few if any other composers in the history of European art music have inspired more words on paper than Ludwig van Beethoven. Even during his lifetime (b. 1770–d. 1827), Beethoven’s music inspired both heated debate and thoughtful reaction among some of the era’s most influential critics and philosophers, a discourse which would only intensify after his
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The Deafness of Ludwig Van Beethoven: an Immunopathy
Otology & Neurotology, 2005To analyze and discuss the deafness of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) and to offer a logical theory for its etiology.The study will carefully review the composer's symptoms as described in his letters to friends and acquaintances and also will review a large body of source material, particularly publications by his contemporaries, some of which were ...
Collin S, Karmody, Edgar S, Bachor
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Lead and the deafness of Ludwig van Beethoven
The Laryngoscope, 2013Objectives/HypothesisTo reexamine the cause of Beethoven's hearing loss because of significant recent articles.Data SourcesMedical and musical literature online, in print, and personal communication.MethodsRelevant literature review.ResultsEvidence of otosclerosis is lacking because close gross examination of Beethoven's middle ears at autopsy did not ...
Michael H, Stevens +2 more
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1992
Mit B. beginnt eine neue Ara der Tonkunst. Er hat durch sein Werk die Musik aus allen Bindungen an ausere Gegebenheiten (Institutionen) befreit, er hat dieselben vielmehr, in dem ihn betreffenden Bereich, nach seinen Vorstellungen verandert. Seine Werke stellen gegenuber den gattungsgleichen Kompositionen seiner Vorganger (und Zeitgenossen) ganz neue ...
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Mit B. beginnt eine neue Ara der Tonkunst. Er hat durch sein Werk die Musik aus allen Bindungen an ausere Gegebenheiten (Institutionen) befreit, er hat dieselben vielmehr, in dem ihn betreffenden Bereich, nach seinen Vorstellungen verandert. Seine Werke stellen gegenuber den gattungsgleichen Kompositionen seiner Vorganger (und Zeitgenossen) ganz neue ...
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The Heartfelt Music of Ludwig van Beethoven
Perspectives in Biology and Medicine, 2014Musicologists, historians, and physicians have speculated that Beethoven experienced cardiac arrhythmias, and that they manifest in specific compositions. Based on what is known about Beethoven’s medical issues, this seems a reasonable assumption to make. This essay strengthens the hypothesis that Beethoven suffered from cardiac arrhythmias by placing
Zachary D, Goldberger +2 more
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