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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)...

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