Hello,
My liking of Ludvig Von Beethoven's music started as a teenager. I had seen the film 'Picnic at Hanging Rock', which had the haunting theme music from his Piano concerto No. 5 in E flat, 2nd movement Adagio un poco mosso, otherwise known as the 'Emperor'
This peice of music stuck in my mind for years. I finally got to know it's full name by asking a friend, then bought the music. This was the first of many pieces of classical music I have purchased over the years
Beethoven is also responciple for me discovering many other classical peices and other composers.
I liked very much the film 'Immortal Beloved', and thought Gary Oldman played the part of the tortured genius very well. Although after reading some of the discussions in this group, it is hard to picture Beethoven as disliking women. I think he probably liked them too much! His letters however have moved me to tears.
Sure, he was a difficult man, as all artists are who are of that calibre. I can only imagine the frustration his deafness had on him.
The film also suggested a difficult childhood to say the least. Is any of this true?
One last question, does anyone know the whereabouts of Mr Beethoven's birth certificate?
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My liking of Ludvig Von Beethoven's music started as a teenager. I had seen the film 'Picnic at Hanging Rock', which had the haunting theme music from his Piano concerto No. 5 in E flat, 2nd movement Adagio un poco mosso, otherwise known as the 'Emperor'
This peice of music stuck in my mind for years. I finally got to know it's full name by asking a friend, then bought the music. This was the first of many pieces of classical music I have purchased over the years
Beethoven is also responciple for me discovering many other classical peices and other composers.
I liked very much the film 'Immortal Beloved', and thought Gary Oldman played the part of the tortured genius very well. Although after reading some of the discussions in this group, it is hard to picture Beethoven as disliking women. I think he probably liked them too much! His letters however have moved me to tears.
Sure, he was a difficult man, as all artists are who are of that calibre. I can only imagine the frustration his deafness had on him.
The film also suggested a difficult childhood to say the least. Is any of this true?
One last question, does anyone know the whereabouts of Mr Beethoven's birth certificate?
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