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[[Ludwig van Beethoven]] (1770–1827) is pictured on the cover of [[We're Only In It For The Money]], but only as a substitute for [[Edgar Varèse]], who's bust could not be found.
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[[Image:Beethoven-bust.jpg|thumb|right|Ludwig van Beethoven' bust]]
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:<br>
  
Beethoven is generally regarded as the most influential composer of all time; he transitioned music from the Classical era to the Romantic era and is claimed by both eras as a master. He lived in a time when the political and social structures of society were in upheaval and had to manage the difficult task of pleasing patrons while challenging the conventional wisdom of the time.
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'''Ludwig van Beethoven''' (Bonn, December 16, 1770 – [[Vienna]], March 26, 1827) was a German composer and virtuoso pianist. He was an important figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western classical music, and remains one of the most famous and influential composers of all time.
  
[[Image:Beethoven-bust.jpg]]
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Born in Bonn, Germany, he moved to [[Vienna]], Austria, in his early twenties and settled there, studying with Joseph Haydn and quickly gaining a reputation as a virtuoso pianist. Beethoven's hearing gradually deteriorated beginning in his twenties, yet he continued to compose masterpieces, and to conduct and perform, even after he was completely deaf. He is most famous for his ''Eroica'', ''Pathétique Sonata'', ''Moonlight Sonata'', ''Fidelio'', ''Missa Solemnis'', ''5th Pianoconcerto, aka "Emperor"'', ''5th Symphony'', ''6th Symphony aka "Pastorale"'' and ''Ninth Symphony, aka "Ode to Joy"''.  
  
[[Category:Supporting Cast|Beethoven, Ludwig van]]
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==Zappa and Ludwig van Beethoven==
[[Category:Composers|Beethoven, Ludwig van]]
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[[Category:We're Only In It For the Money (The List)|Beethoven, Ludwig van]]
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Ludwig van Beethoven is pictured on the cover of ''[[We're Only In It For The Money]]'' between [[Biography|Zappa]]'s legs, but only as a substitute for [[Edgard Varèse]], whose bust could not be found.
[[Category:The Real Frank Zappa Book (The List)|Beethoven, Ludwig van]]
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Beethoven's ''"Mondschein Sonate" ("Moonlight Sonata")'' is referenced during the track ''[[This Ain't CNN]]''.
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==See Also==
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*[[wikipedia:Ludwig van Beethoven|Wikipedia article on Ludwig Van Beethoven]]
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[[Category:Composers|Beethoven]]
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[[Category:Pianists|Beethoven]]
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[[Category:We're Only In It For the Money (The List)|Beethoven]]
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[[Category:The Real Frank Zappa Book (The List)|Beethoven]]

Latest revision as of 11:48, 15 October 2021

Ludwig van Beethoven' bust

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

Ludwig van Beethoven (Bonn, December 16, 1770 – Vienna, March 26, 1827) was a German composer and virtuoso pianist. He was an important figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western classical music, and remains one of the most famous and influential composers of all time.

Born in Bonn, Germany, he moved to Vienna, Austria, in his early twenties and settled there, studying with Joseph Haydn and quickly gaining a reputation as a virtuoso pianist. Beethoven's hearing gradually deteriorated beginning in his twenties, yet he continued to compose masterpieces, and to conduct and perform, even after he was completely deaf. He is most famous for his Eroica, Pathétique Sonata, Moonlight Sonata, Fidelio, Missa Solemnis, 5th Pianoconcerto, aka "Emperor", 5th Symphony, 6th Symphony aka "Pastorale" and Ninth Symphony, aka "Ode to Joy".

Zappa and Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven is pictured on the cover of We're Only In It For The Money between Zappa's legs, but only as a substitute for Edgard Varèse, whose bust could not be found.

Beethoven's "Mondschein Sonate" ("Moonlight Sonata") is referenced during the track This Ain't CNN.

See Also