Ludwig van Beethoven: Revolutionary and Innovator

Authors

  • Vardan Samvel Hakobyan Դիրիժոր, LISMA Լոնգ-Այլենդ կոնսերվատորիայի պրոֆեսոր, Շեն Յան նվագախմբի դիրիժո

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58580/18290019-2024.1-2-54%20

Keywords:

Ludwig van Beethoven, Napoleon Bonaparte, symphony, analysis, self-esteem, nobility, freedom, musician, empire, France, Austria

Abstract

Conductor, Professor at LISMA Conservatory (Long Island), and Conductor of the "Shen Yan" Orchestra, Vardan Samvel Hakobyan. - "Ludwig van Beethoven: Revolutionary and Innovator".The author of this article describes and explores the work of Ludwig van Beethoven through a unique and personal interpretative approach. He analyzes Beethoven's aesthetic and philosophical views, drawing parallels with historical events. Based on his deep familiarity with Beethoven's compositions and his extensive experience in conducting, the author also presents conclusions about the composer's life, artistic legacy, and worldview. Throughout the article, the author draws insightful parallels related to human character types, ways of thinking, and psychological traits, as well as contrasts between the historical figures of Napoleon Bonaparte and Ludwig van Beethoven, employing innovative perspectives and research

Author Biography

Vardan Samvel Hakobyan, Դիրիժոր, LISMA Լոնգ-Այլենդ կոնսերվատորիայի պրոֆեսոր, Շեն Յան նվագախմբի դիրիժո

Graduated from Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory (YSC) in 2002, where he studied from 1994, earning a Master's degree in conducting (class of Professor E. Khachatryan)and double bass. As a conductor, he has performed in the USA, Canada, the UK, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Israel, Spain, Germany, Austria, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Russia, Cyprus, and the UAE. He has been teaching conducting, double bass, and vocal performance at the Long Island Conservatory (LIC/LISMA) in New York, holding the title of Professor since 2019. His professional experience includes: Shen Yun Performing Arts (Cadebqueville, NY), conductor from 2016 to2019 (also preparing ballet dancers); Artistic Director of the "Cadenza" Soloists Ensemble in Yerevan (2012-2016), responsible for vocal training and concert organization; Conductor of the Armenian PhilharmonicOrchestra (2006-2016), also involved in making programs and organizing concerts; Founder, Artistic Director, and Conductor of Yerevan State Chamber Orchestra (2003-2008). He has received several awards: in 2005, winner of the International Conducting Workshop held in Macon, Georgia, USA, in 1995, second prize winner of the "Amadeus" Double Bass Competition.

References

Eduard Errio, Zhizn’ Bethovena., Izd. 3-e., M.: Muzyka,1968., - 356 s.

Al’shvang A., Ludvig van Bethoven., Ocherk zhizn’ itvorchestva., Izd. 2-e., M.: Muzyka, 1977., - 448 s.

Hakobyan V. S, Antzyal ev motiviatzia. Yer.: Edit Print.,2019 th., - 152 ejj.

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Published

2024-08-09

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Samvel Hakobyan Վ. (2024). Ludwig van Beethoven: Revolutionary and Innovator. Musical Armenia, (66-67), 54–59. https://doi.org/10.58580/18290019-2024.1-2-54

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2024: Musical Armenia

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