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Unit 7 Art
Lesson 3 A Musical Genius
genius
A genius is a person who is unusually intelligent or talented, or who has a very high level of skill, especially in one area.
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Guess: Who is the composer?
Ludwig van Beethoven(1770-1827)
[ˈlʌdwɪg væn ˈbeɪtoʊvən]
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What do you know about Beethoven?
Ludwig van Beethoven(1770-1827)
[ˈlʌdwɪg væn ˈbeɪtoʊvən]
Prediction
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.
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(Careful reading: Para. 1)
In 1770
then
In the end
In 1827
In his twenties
He was born in Germany.
He had been famous for his skill on the piano.
He continued to write music.
He produced some amazing pieces, including nine symphonies, five piano pieces, and an opera.
He proceeded with the composition.
He began to lose his hearing.
He died.
Life experience of Ludwig van Beethoven
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Composing of Symphony No. 9
1. When and where was Symphony No.9
completed ?
2. How was Symphony No.9 completed?
3. How was Beethoven thinking when
he finished the Symphony No.9 ?
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(Careful reading: Para. 2)
1.When and where was Symphony No.9 completed ?
2. How was Symphony No.9 completed?
3. How was Beethoven feeling when he finished the Symphony No.9 ?
Time What did Beethoven do? How did Beethoven feel?
Before the performance
During the performance
After the performance
He was afraid that the performance would be a disaster.
afraid worried
nervous
Beethoven jumped about in front of the orchestra, waving his arms wildly in the air, and madly turning the pages of his score.
But Beethoven continued conducting, his head buried in the score.
devoted
excited
focused
passionate
satisfied
concentrated
absorbed
relieved
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(Careful reading: Para. 3-6)
Performance of Symphony No. 9
What did Beethoven do before, during and after the performance?
1. Where can we find that Beethoven was deaf?
Deep thinking
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2. Did the audience know he was deaf?
Why did most of the audience have no idea that he was deaf?
3. Was the performance a success? Find out the evidence.
4. What qualities make Beethoven a genius?
gifted 有天赋的
creative 有创造力的
passionate 热诚的
intelligent 聪明的
courageous 勇敢的
persistent 坚持不懈的
Doing easily what others find difficult is talent,
Doing what is impossible for talent id genius.
Write a short passage to answer the question:
Among Beethoven’s qualities, which one(s) do you think will be the most important for us? Why? (At least 40 words.)
Homework
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