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Celebrating Beethoven: The Deaf Composer's Unyielding Genius

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) is one of the most influential composers in Western music history. Despite going deaf by the age of 44, he created masterpieces including 9 symphonies, 5 piano concertos, and 32 piano sonatas. His unique approach to composition, which involved feeling vibrations through a stick held in his teeth, showcases his determination and passion for music. One remarkable moment was during the premiere of his 9th Symphony, where he couldn’t hear the audience's applause until turned around. As we remember his legacy, let’s embrace the spirit of perseverance in our own lives.

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Celebrating Beethoven: The Deaf Composer's Unyielding Genius

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  1. Composer of the Week Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827) Beethoven wrote many pieces of music, including 9 symphonies, 5 piano concertos, 32 piano sonatas and 16 string quartets. At the age of 26 he started to go deaf, although he could still hear music and voices until he was about 40. By the age of 44 he was almost completely deaf, but he still managed to keep composing! He would hold a stick between his teeth and press the other end to the piano, allowing him to feel the different vibrations made by the different notes. When his 9th Symphony (the choral) was first played he was so deaf that he didn’t even know that it had finished until one of the singers turned him around so he could see the audience cheering and clapping! Mr. Baldwin’s quote of the week "Don't only practise your art, but force your way into its secrets." Welcome to our Celebration Assembly

  2. Attendance

  3. Punctuality

  4. House Points

  5. Prefects’ Certificates

  6. Awarded to Year 3 for their behaviour and attitude when they saw Mummy! The Brunel Cup

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  8. 3HP Ruby Southam 3ZB Melisa Laslowska 4JB Ellis Troman 4JM Phoebe George 4SP Natalie McKenna 5EW Louie Price 5GB Harry Banks 5RM Ieva Maseviciute 6EH Morgan Banks 6VP Anna Danso-Amoako Stars of the Week

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