Animated Hero Classics: Beethoven (2005)
Even as a young boy, Beethoven marched to the beat of a different drummer. Trained in the traditional music methods by his father, Beethoven was an accomplished pianist by the age of 12. But he yearned to try new sounds and persevered until audiences heard his music. By his early twenties, this persistent young man performed for Joseph Haydn, who compared him to the great Mozart. Sadly, Beethoven began to lose his hearing, but he threw himself even more deeply into his music, composing "Fur Elise," "Sonata Pathetique" and the dramatic "Fifth Symphony" years later, audience members heard what he could not and leapt to their feet in ecstatic appreciation for such passionate music. His creativity gave the world then, as it does today, music that stirs the soul. The video begins in 1827 with 30,000 people paying tribute to the great Beethoven in Vienna, Austria. Then the video switches to his life as a child...
Cast
- William Dennis Hunt - Ludwig van Beethoven as an old man (voice)
- Michael Henwright - Ludwig van Beethoven as a young man (voice)
- John C. Hyke - Franz Grillprazer (voice)
- Jean Miller - Marie Lichnowsky (voice)
- Rinehold Montebank - Karl Lichnowsky (voice)
- Sean Wright - Joseph Haydn / Aristocrat #1 / Constable #1 (voice)
- Apollo Dukakis - Herr Breuning / Aristocrat #2 (voice)
- Ed Trotta - Johann van Beethoven / Aristocrat #3 / Constable #2 (voice)
- Morgan Rusler - Aristocrat #4 (voice)
- Renee Albert - Guillette / Aristocrat's Wife (voice)
Screenplay
Themes
Classical Music and Genius Virtuosos, Classical Music and Art, Classical Composers and Timeless Masterpieces, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics, Musical Biography: The Legend's Story
Keywords
composer, classical music, biography, pianist, ludwig van beethoven, short film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Animated Hero Classics: Beethoven about?
- Even as a young boy, Beethoven marched to the beat of a different drummer. Trained in the traditional music methods by his father, Beethoven was an accomplished pianist by the age of 12. But he yearned to try new sounds and persevered until audiences heard his music. By his early twenties, this persistent young man performed for Joseph Haydn, who compared him to the great Mozart. Sadly, Beethoven began to lose his hearing, but he threw himself even more deeply into his music, composing "Fur Elise," "Sonata Pathetique" and the dramatic "Fifth Symphony" years later, audience members heard what he could not and leapt to their feet in ecstatic appreciation for such passionate music. His creativity gave the world then, as it does today, music that stirs the soul. The video begins in 1827 with 30,000 people paying tribute to the great Beethoven in Vienna, Austria. Then the video switches to his life as a child...
- Who directed Animated Hero Classics: Beethoven?
- Animated Hero Classics: Beethoven was directed by Richard Rich.
- Who stars in Animated Hero Classics: Beethoven?
- Animated Hero Classics: Beethoven stars William Dennis Hunt, Michael Henwright, John C. Hyke, Jean Miller, Rinehold Montebank, Sean Wright.
- How long is Animated Hero Classics: Beethoven?
- Animated Hero Classics: Beethoven has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Animated Hero Classics: Beethoven?
- Animated Hero Classics: Beethoven is a Animation, History, Music, Drama, Family film.
- Where was Animated Hero Classics: Beethoven produced?
- Animated Hero Classics: Beethoven was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Animated Hero Classics: Beethoven?
- The themes of Animated Hero Classics: Beethoven include: Classical Music and Genius Virtuosos, Classical Music and Art, Classical Composers and Timeless Masterpieces, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics, Musical Biography: The Legend's Story.