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Beethoven And Ludwig Van Beethoven's Influence During World War I

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Before World War I, Europe was thriving during a period known as the Romantic period. The Romantic period were filled with composers and artists who embraced the literature, art, and religious aspects of the Medieval Period. Musical composers such as Franz Schubert, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Frederic Chopin, who embraced the classical music and wanted to embrace the Romantic culture. Also, there were the horrible living conditions of the working class due to the low incomes of less than fortunate families trying to feed their children. After World War I, the living and working conditions improved a little in terms of new labor laws and regulations. Moreover, Europe was populated with two groups of people. The first group of people was the rich aristocracy that owned factories In this essay, the discussion of Beethoven and his influence before and after World War I, the Weavers, and the basic result of the book and play. So sit back, relax, grab a white Russian drink, and enjoy the essay. Ludwig van Beethoven was a Romantic composer during the Romantic period. He is from Austria-Hungary were several other famous composers were from such as Brahms, Mozart, and Strauss. Beethoven dedicated Symphony No. 3 to Napoleon Bonaparte of France in honor of the “liberation of the people.” Before World War I, he was hailed in Austria as the “Great Composer”. Beethoven embraced the philosophies of Napoleon and after the French Revolution, he wanted to embrace the theory of

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