Interview with Beethovan by Nancy Schmidt

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Interview with Beethovan

Published on Nov 21, 2015

Grade 6 example of an interview with a composer.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Interview with Beethovan

by Mrs. Schmidt

When were you born?

I was born death on December 17, 1770

How old were you when you learned to play music?

Sometime between 4 and 6 years old.

What was the first instrument you played?

The clavichord, which you would call the piano today.

Who taught you to play?
My father
Did you play any other instruments?
Yes, I also learned to play the violin.

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When was your first concert?
My first public recital was on March 26, 1778...it was billed as "little son of six years" though I was actually 7. I played for the Empress Maria Theresia.
I was not very impressive.

How did it come about that you were appointed Assistant Court Organist at the age of 10?
My father was a court singer and an alcoholic. His voice worsened and he no longer could support our family.

Did you have any formal training?
Yes. At 13, the court sent me to Vienna. But I returned home a few weeks later when my mother fell ill. I remained there and was recognized as the city's most promising young court musician.

When did you catch your first big break composing?
At the age of 19 when Holy roman Emperor Joseph II died. I was asked to compose a musical memorial in his honor.

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