"Beethoven and Mahler"

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"Beethoven and Mahler"

Prepared by Scott Kincaid

Student of Accounting at the University of Tulsa

Report Distributed Monday May 2, 2005

Prepared for

Dr. Joseph Rivers of the University of Tulsa

ABSTRACT

This report examines the history and musical ability of Ludwig Van Beethoven with a comparison to another great composer Gustav Mahler. The purpose of this report is to provide a brief summary of Ludwig Van Beethoven's life and compare and contrast Beethoven's musical work and life struggles to another great composer Gustav Mahler, who attempted to improve Beethoven's work in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Gustav Mahler and Beethoven were great composers of different times in the 19th century. Gustav Mahler idealized Beethoven and his musical accomplishments. To understand the musical compositions and the inspirations of Beethoven's and Mahler's "improved" masterpieces this report will provide (1) a brief biography of Ludwig Van Beethoven, (2) a brief overview of Beethoven's musical career, (3) inspirations and beginning works of Mahler, (4) comparison of Beethoven's and Mahler's music and life struggles, and (5) a conclusion summarizing the report.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Brief Biography of Ludwig Van Beethoven