Mozart vs. Beethoven

[snowiishere]

biggrin i like Beethoven better

[Elenielle]

I was under the impression that Romanticism didn't start until Beethoven's 9th, which was considered the very highest that you could take music, hence the change in styles. According to composers at the time Beethoven had already done everything that could be done, and there was no way to top it. Thus presented the issue of doing things differently, which is an interesting paradox.

As for the particular piece...I suppose it could be considered programmatic (Eroica = Heroic; named for Napoleon Bonaparte) which is definately a device of the Romantic era. Programmatic meaning that it wasn't simply called 'Symphony in Eb major'; that the title brings new understanding to the music, but at the same time leaves less room for personal interpretation.

[boygirk]

Well Beethoven is more known around the world than Mozart.

[xx_ _b u m b e e]

thats not fair, i hate choosing.

[PANDA DELUSION]

Neither
Niccolo Paganini


But if i had to
Beethoven
Mozart writes prissy songs
It might have been okay at age 4
But seriosuly,
he needs to grow some balls
and write like beethoven.

[AsianSpazz7]

boygirk

Well Beethoven is more known around the world than Mozart.

I actually have to disagree with you there. The first composer I ever knew was Mozart and I tend to hear the name Mozart more often.

Personally however I am a Beethoven fan. He was more in the transition era between Classical and Romanticism. Coincidentally I'm doing the Beethoven Romance in F major by him now for a competition that I'm dead for. sweatdrop
I find Mozart too repetitive and his requiem disappointed me very much.

[Victorian Lily]

x_Hikari_x

I was under the impression that Romanticism didn't start until Beethoven's 9th, which was considered the very highest that you could take music, hence the change in styles. According to composers at the time Beethoven had already done everything that could be done, and there was no way to top it. Thus presented the issue of doing things differently, which is an interesting paradox.

As for the particular piece...I suppose it could be considered programmatic (Eroica = Heroic; named for Napoleon Bonaparte) which is definately a device of the Romantic era. Programmatic meaning that it wasn't simply called 'Symphony in Eb major'; that the title brings new understanding to the music, but at the same time leaves less room for personal interpretation.

I was told that although Beethoven wrote mainly during the classical era, he wrote during the time between both and his style seems to lean more toward the romantic era. So while HE was a Classical composer, his music was more Romantic. I'm not sure though.

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Although both Beethoven and Mozart were wonderful composers and I enjoy their music, I would say that I prefer Beethoven the most.

His music, in my opinion, is more romantic and you can use more expression. Isn't that what music is about? Expressing your feelings?What's the point of music if you have no creativity? With Romantic-style music, you can have rubato,and use your technique to express your emotions. With Classical music, sometimes you just can't do that. And THAT is why I prefer Beethoven over Mozart. (Of course, Mozart was an awesome composer too.)

Besides, Beethoven wrote Fur Elise. And that, although relatively simple, is one of the most beautiful pieces I know. It gives me a joyful feeling in my heart sometimes, the reason I like music. 4laugh

If you compare Beethoven to other Romantic-style composers, such as Chopin, I wouldn't pick him first as often. Chopin and Liszt are at the top of my list.

(I feel like I just wrote an essay. Sorry to all the people who had to endure my endless rambling. sweatdrop )

[Victorian Lily]

boygirk

Well Beethoven is more known around the world than Mozart.

What does THAT have to do with who's better???

It's like saying, "Who's a better person, Adolf Hitler or the guy who invented paper?" And then picking Hitler because he's more well known. More well know does not equal better.

Sorry if you didn't mean it that way. But sometimes people do and I find it so stupid.

[Rhrazz]

I think Beethoven's music had a lot more feeling put into it.
I don't really like comparing composers though.
They're all different and unique in their own way.
But still, I'm a Beethovener ~

[Rhrazz]

@ ShiningRain168;
Wasn't Hitler better though?
jk, jk.
And I know it's wrong to joke like that.
But too bad, I did ~

[boygirk]

ShiningRain168

boygirk

Well Beethoven is more known around the world than Mozart.

What does THAT have to do with who's better???

It's like saying, "Who's a better person, Adolf Hitler or the guy who invented paper?" And then picking Hitler because he's more well known. More well know does not equal better.

Sorry if you didn't mean it that way. But sometimes people do and I find it so stupid.

wth. I'm just saying that he's more known. And besides Beethoven IS BETTER by far.

[Rae of Hope]

Thats a hard one, but I think I'd say beethoven

[Victorian Lily]

boygirk

ShiningRain168

boygirk

Well Beethoven is more known around the world than Mozart.

What does THAT have to do with who's better???

It's like saying, "Who's a better person, Adolf Hitler or the guy who invented paper?" And then picking Hitler because he's more well known. More well know does not equal better.

Sorry if you didn't mean it that way. But sometimes people do and I find it so stupid.

wth. I'm just saying that he's more known. And besides Beethoven IS BETTER by far.

I understand. Sorry. And i agree.

[Victorian Lily]

Rhrazz

I think Beethoven's music had a lot more feeling put into it.
I don't really like comparing composers though.
They're all different and unique in their own way.
But still, I'm a Beethovener ~

I can tell, considering you wore a Beethoven shirt to the social and we wrote Happy Birthday cards for him.