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Unit 7
Art
Lesson 3 A Musical Genius
Sing a song
《夜曲》
周杰伦
Sing a song
《富士山下》
陈奕迅
Sing a song
《see you again》
Sing a song
《love story》
Sing a song
《日不落》
Sing a song
《wake》
Sing a song
《命运交响曲》
Beethoven
Lead-in
a great composer
became deaf
a German
composed many famous works
Who am I?
Yes, it’s me, Ludwig van Beethoven.
Learning objectives:
After this class, I will be able to:
1.get more infoamation about Beethoven and his symphony No.9;
2.learn and use the words and phrases about music;
3.learn some good qualities from Beethoven
Everyone knows that Ludwig van Beethoven is a musical genius but few might know how he created Symphony No. 9 in D minor and how its first show went.
A Musical Genius
Predict what the text will mention according to the title, picture and introductory paragraph?
The text may talk about how Beethoven composed/created Symphony No. 9 and how its first performance went.
进行
Fast-reading
Para 1
Para 2
Para 3-6
General information
Composing of Symphony No. 9
Performance of Symphony No. 9
Match paragraphs with the following headings.
1. What is Beethoven most famous for?
His piano performances. B. Conducting orchestras.
C. Composing music.
2. Where was Beethoven born?
In Germany. B. In Canada. C. In France.
3. When did Beethoven pass away?
In 1824 B. In 1827. C. In 1830.
4. What big challenge did Beethoven face?
A. He became deaf. B. He became blind. C. He was unable to walk.
5. How many pieces of music did Beethoven write?
A. More than 100. B. More than 200. C. More than 300.
P14--1
occupation 职业
birthplace
death time
Life challenge
achievements
13
Read for details
Read Para. 1 and complete the table.
Name Nationality
Title (头衔,称号)
Life experience · In his twenties: He was famous for ______________.
· Then: He began to lose ______________.
· In the end: He continued to ___________.
achievements · He produced some amazing pieces, including
_______________, _____ piano pieces, and an _____.
· He wrote ______________ musical works,
including his _________________________.
Ludwing van Beethoven
German
one of the greatest composers in the history of music
his skills on the piano
his hearing
write music
nine symphonies
five
opera
more than 130
Symphony No.9 in D minor
1. When and how was Symphony No. 9 completed?
P16 4
Possible answer:
· When: One day in February 1824.
How: Writing the piece had taken several years, and now the
final notes had been added to the score.
Possible answer: He felt proud but also worried how people would respond when they heard it for the first time.
2. What was Beethoven thinking when he finished the symphony?
Read Para. 2 and answer the questions.
Paras 3-6
What does this part tells us?
The first
performance of Symphony
No. 9 .
before the perforvmance
during the performance
the end of the performance
after the performance
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Post-reading
What qualities do you think made Beethoven “A Musical Genius”?
diligent 勤奋的
creative
passionate 充满热/激情的
intelligent 聪明的
courageous 勇敢的
persistent 坚持不懈的
Genius is the ability to put into effect what is in your mind.
——F. Scott Fitzgerald
Beethoven 1.___________ (regard) as one of the greatest 2.__________ (compose) in the history of music. 3. _______ (inspire) by his struggles with deafness, he composed some 4._______(amaze) pieces. He proceeded with the composition until his death, 5______ (write) more than 130 musical works.
is regarded
composers
Inspired
amazing
writing
Post-reading
In February 1824, Beethoven's ninth symphony was finally completed, and he 6.___________(proud) signed his name at the bottom of the page.
Before the performance, Beethoven 7_________ (feel) that the performance would be a disaster. The audience applauded loudly 8_________ he walked onto the stage. Beethoven together 9________ Michael Umlauf took charge of the orchestra and the performance proved to be 10 _________success.
proudly
felt
as/when
with
a
1. Can you introduce Ludwig van Beethoven and his Symphony No. 9 in D Minor to your friends?
2. Can you learn something from Beethoven?
3. Can you express your opinion on the most impressive part of Beethoven's story?
Self-evaluation自我评估
Quotes from Beethoven
1.“I will take fate by the throat. It will not bend me completely to its will. ”
我要扼住命运的咽喉,它绝不能随意摆布我.
2. “Adversity is a stepping stone for the genius. It is a wealth for talented people, and it is an abyss for the weak.”
逆境对于天才是一块垫脚石,对于能干的人是一笔财富,而对于弱者是一个万丈深渊.
Homework
1.Write a passage entitled “ My understanding of genius”
with no more than 150 words
2.Retell the story to your parter
In 1770
Birth
Being famous for his skill on the piano.
Later
Beginning to lose his hearing.
Highlight
In 1827
Death
In his twenties
Producing some amazing pieces, including nine symphonies, five piano pieces, and an opera.
Timetable of Ludwig van Beethoven
Try to retell the life of Beethoven
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Disney
Children's Favorite Songs, Vol. 1
Blues
82207.555
夜曲 (升调版伴奏)
周杰伦
230493.05
富士山下
陈奕迅
What's Going On...?, track 5, disc 1
259204.42
See You Again (From "Furious 7" Soundtrack|2016 GRAMMY Nominees Album)
Wiz Khalifa/Charlie Puth
2016 GRAMMY Nominees, track 12, disc 1
229604.8
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272568.0
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230088.0
274801.03
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vid:v0300fg10000cem0hirc77u1osac3k6g
命运交响曲 (Symphonie No. 5 Op.67)
Classical Artists
世界名曲一百首, track 16, disc 1
397327.28
Lavf58.20.100
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