Download One of the most influential composers of all time

Clues
• A German composer;
• One of the most influential composers of all
time;
• Whose masterpieces include the Fifth
Symphony, For Elise, Moonlight Sonata, etc;
• Continued to compose even after becoming
completely deaf…
Nationality:
German
Musical career:
composer
Masterpieces
composed:
Fifth
Symphony;
For Elise;
Moonlight
Sonata
Ludwig
van
One of the most influential
composers
Beethoven
of all time
Nationality:
Italian
Masterpieces
conducted:
Othello
La Boheme
Musical career:
Aida
conductor
The greatest conductor of the first part
of the twentieth century
Matchwork:
• 1. A very strict conductor
• 2. One of the greatest conductors of the
20th century
• 3. Outstanding qualities as a conductor
• 4. A special tour in Brazil
• 5. Political outlook
• 6. Ways of interpreting music
• 7. A brief account of Toscanini’s life
A 3. ____
D 4. ____
C 5. ____
H 6. ____
E 7. ____
B&I
1. F&G
____ 2. ____
Numbers related to Toscanini:
• 1867
• 9
He was born in Italy on March 25, 1867.
He entered a music school when he was nine.
• 1885
He graduated from the school in 1885 with the
highest honors in cello and composition.
• 19
At the age of nineteen, he joined an Italian orchestra
on a tour in Brazil.
• 1931
In 1931, he was physically attacked for refusing to
play the fascist anthem and for protesting against
Hitler’s ban on Jewish musicians.
• 1954
• 90
He dropped his baton in 1954.
He died in 1957 at the age of 90.
orchestra
baton
Arturo Toscanini
Significance
be regarded/considered as …
Achievements passionate interpretation of
world famous operas
Secrets of
success
personality
talent
good memory and energy
loyalty to the composer’s intention
be strict with
devotion
marvellous
unique
personality
惊人的天赋 talent
It is his __________________,
__________________
独特的个性
devotion
to music that make him outstanding.
and 献身于音乐
_____________
Read Para. E and answer:
Toscanini often used different kinds of means
to interpret music. Could you give us an
example?
Read Para. F&G and
Give some examples to show that Toscanini
was a strict conductor.
with the highest honors; contribute to; pass away; without the help;
apart from; be regarded as; make use of; go on a tour; think hard
Toscanini ______________
is regarded as the greatest conductor of the first
part of 20th century.
with the highest honors
He entered a music school and graduated __________________
on a tour with an
in cello and composition in 1885. Later he went
____________
orchestra in Brazil, which was the turning point in his musical
career. He was so special that he did his job ______________
without the help of
a score. Butapart
___________
his talent, his energy, strict attitude,
from
and loyalty to composer’s attention also
_____________
his
contributed
to
greatness. In all his performances, hemake
trieduse
to ______________
of
every means to interpret music. Not only was he strict with
himself but also with his orchestra. He wouldn’t spare anyone
from punishment.
passed away
He _______________ in 1957 at the age of 90.
Group Discussion
• If one wants to be successful, what plays a
more important role? The gift or the attitude?
Why?
Surf the Internet to get some information about your
favorite musician/artist and prepare an oral report.
My favorite _____________
Importance
Life experience
Achievements
Secrets of success