1、Unit 7 Lesson 3 A Musical Geniusa highly talented,creative,or intelligent person.What are those people in the video?We call them an orchestra(乐团)as a group.What are they doing?What do we call them all as a group?They are playing a symphony(交响乐).They are all musicians.What is the man standing in the
2、middle?What is he doing?He is a conductor.He is conducting the orchestra.scorenotesA music score consists of many notes.Tense,uplifting,excited,How did you feel when you heard the first few notes?What is the symphonys name?Who composed it?It is called Fate Symphony,or Symphony No.5 in C minor.Beetho
3、ven composed the symphony.He is a musical genius.A musical genius Ludwig van BeethovenEveryone knows that Ludwig van Beethoven is a musical genius but few might know how he created Symphony No.9 in D minor and how its first show went.A Musical GeniusPredict what the text will mention according to th
4、e title,picture and introductory paragraph?The text may talk about how Beethoven composed/created Symphony No.9 andits first performance went进行Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer.He is regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of music.In his twenties,he had been very famous fo
5、r his skills on the piano,but then he began to lose his hearing.Beethoven thought about giving up,but in the end he continued to write music.Inspired by his struggles with deafness,the composer produced some amazing pieces,including nine symphonies,five piano pieces,and an opera!He proceeded with th
6、e composition until his death in 1827,writing more than 130 musical works,including his Symphony No.9 in D minor.D小调第九交响曲Para.1 被看做./被认为.在他二十几岁时受.启发他与耳聋的斗争继续作曲General information about Beethoven 因出名1.What is Beethoven most famous for?A.His piano performances.B.Conducting orchestras.C.Composing music
7、.2.Where was Beethoven born?A.In Germany.B.In Canada.C.In France.3.When did Beethoven pass away?A.In 1824 B.In 1827.C.In 1830.4.What big challenge did Beethoven face?A.He became deaf.B.He became blind.C.He was unable to walk.5.How many pieces of music did Beethoven write?A.More than 100.B.More than
8、200.C.More than 300.P14-1occupationbirthplacedeath timeLife challengeachievementsRead for detailsRead Para.1 and complete the table.NameNationalityTitle(open)Life experience In his twenties:He was famous for _.Then:He began to lose _.In the end:He continued to _.achievements He produced some amazing
9、 pieces,including _,_ piano pieces,and an _.He wrote _ musical works,including his _.Ludwing van BeethovenGermanone of the greatest composers in the history of musichis skills on the piano his hearingwrite musicnine symphoniesfiveoperamore than 130Symphony No.9 in D minor受到了与耳聋抗争的启发，这位作曲家创作了一些惊人的作品，
10、包括九部交响曲、五首钢琴曲和一部歌剧！直到1827年去世，贝多芬才停止创作，他一共写了130多部音乐作品，其中包括D小调第九交响曲。One day in February 1824,at his little house in Vienna,Austria,Ludwig van Beethoven sat back in his chair and smiled.The famous German composers ninth symphony was finally completed.Writing the piece had taken several years,and now th
11、e final notes had been added to the score.At 54 years of age,he didnt know that this would be his last symphony.As he proudly signed his name at the bottom of the page,Beethoven tried to imagine how people would respond when they heard it for the first time.靠在椅背上Time and place of completion time spe
12、nt his mood（被）加到乐谱上花费了好几年试图想象作反应第一次/首次Para.2 His composing of Symphony No.9 签名在底部完成1.When and how was Symphony No.9 completed?P16 4 When:One day in February 1824.How:Writing the piece had taken several years,and now the final notes had been added to the score.He felt proud but also worried how peopl
13、e would respond when they heard it for the first time.2.What was Beethoven thinking when he finished the symphony?Read Para.2 and answer the questions.当贝多芬自豪地在页面底部署名时，他努力想象人们第一次听到它时会作何反应。Paras 3-6What does this part tells us?The first performance of Symphony No.9.before the perforvmanceduring the pe
14、rformancethe end of the performanceafter the performanceBefore the performance,the backstage atmosphere at a very famous theatre in Vienna was tense.Beethoven was afraid that the performance would be a disaster.After all,what use is a conductor who could not hear his orchestraeven if he is a musical
15、 genius?Why did Beethoven got a surprise?How was he feeling?tense/afraid/nervousPara.3 Before the performance 毕竟即使毕竟，一个听不到自己的管弦乐队的指挥，即使他是音乐天才，能有什么用呢？The audience did applaud loudly as the famous composer walked out onto the stage for the first time in 12 years.The theatres musical director,Michael U
16、mlauf,joined him and together the two men took charge of the orchestra.For more than an hour,Beethoven jumped about in front of the orchestra,waving his arms wildly in the air,and madly turning the pages of his score.The whole time,Umlauf stood quietly by his side,skillfully guiding the orchestra th
17、rough the most amazing piece of music the world had ever known.Para.4 During the performance毫不犹豫地当时负责Underline Beethovens behavior in the performanceThey are the hints showing he was deaf.How did he feel when he was conducting?excited,focused,passionate在一个多小时的时间里，贝多芬在乐队前跳来跳去，在空气中忘情地挥舞着手臂，疯狂地翻动着乐谱。奥姆
18、洛夫一直安静地站在他的身边，巧妙地指挥管弦乐队演奏这首世界上有史以来的最神奇的音乐作品。As the final,joyous note signalled the end of the symphony,the audience jumped to their feet,clapping,cheering and waving their hats.But Beethoven continued conducting,his head buried in the score.It was not until Caroline Unger,one of the singers,took his
19、 arm and turned him to face the audience that the great man realised his symphony was a success.Para.5 The end of the performance 直到才Underline Beethovens behavior in the performanceThey are the hints showing he was deaf.What is Audiences reaction to the performance?Excited,impressed,shockedWhy did m
20、ost of the audience have no idea that he was deaf?The audience might think Beethoven was deeply lost in his own music.最后，交响乐在欢快的音符中画上了句号，观众都跳了起来，鼓掌，欢呼，挥舞着他们的帽子。直到其中一名歌手卡洛琳.昂格尔拉着他的手臂，让他转身面对观众，这位伟人才意识到他的交响乐取得了成功。Later,Caroline remembered that Beethoven was not the only one who got a surprise.“The audi
21、ence was shocked as well,”she said with a broad smile.“Most of them had no idea that he was deaf!The one person in the room who didnt hear the symphonyand never wouldwas the very man who composed it.”How did Caroline feel when she said“The one person in the room who didnt hear the symphony and never
22、 would was the very man who composed it.”?She felt very very sorry that Beethoven couldnt hear the music he composed.It was such a pity and she might feel it unfair for him.She must have wished Beethoven was not deaf.Para.6 After the performance The one person in the room who didnt hear the symphony
23、 and never would was the very man who composed it.The one person in the room who（定语从句）didnt hear the symphony and never would was the very man who（定语从句）composed it.剧院里没有听到并且永远也不会听到这部交响乐的那个人竟然是那个创作它的人。Part 1(para 1):Part 2(para 2):Part 3(para 3-6):General information of BeethovenComposing of Symphony
24、 No.9Performance of Symphony No.9Para3:Before the performance,atmosphere and feelings.Para 4:Beethovens performance on the stage.Para 5:The audiences reactions to the performance.Para 6:The feelings of Beethoven and the audience:shockedRead for structureRead the story.What can you find about Beethov
25、ens composing of Symphony No.9 and its first performance?Use a graphic organiser to organise the information you find.P15 3Beethoven General information Composing of Symphony No.9 Performance of Symphony No.9Skill Builder Graphic OrganisersGraphic organisers are a pictorial(绘画的绘画的)way of organising
26、and illustrating information in a text.These include flow charts,tables and diagrams.Determine the type of the text(e.g.narrative,argumentation,description or exposition).Analyse the writing technique.Does the text include sequencing,facts and opinion,cause and effect?Does it compare and contrast?De
27、termine which type of graphic organiser will illustrate the text in the most effective way.What is a graphic organiser?How to make a graphic organiser?It was his _ symphony.Beethoven was afraid it would be _.The musical director was _.General information For more than _,Beethoven jumped about in fro
28、nt of the orchestra,waving his arms wildly in the air,and madly turning _.The symphony was a success,which gave Beethoven _.The audience were _that Beethoven was deaf.Performance of Symphony No.9 It took _ and was completed in February _,in _.Composing of Symphony No.9last 1824 a disaster Michael Um
29、laufshockedseveral yearsViennaan hourthe pages of his score a surpriseWhat qualities does Beethoven have?And give your reasons.He was brave and never gave up because he can face the difficult challenge in life-nothing can destroy him.He was passionate about music because he wrote more than 130 piece
30、s of music even if he was deaf.He is talented because he created many famous musical works.Do you think Beethoven is a genius?Whats your understanding of“Genius”?In my opinion,Beethoven is a genius because he not only has strong will to fight against difficulties in life,but also he is crazy about m
31、usic.Doing easily what others find difficult is talent;doing what is impossible for talent is genius.Genius is one percent inspiration,ninety-nine percent perspiration.What is A GENIUS?Ambitious GreatEnthusiasticNever give upIntelligentUniqueStrong-willedGENIUSQuotes from Beethoven1.“I will take fat
32、e by the throat.It will not bend me completely to its will.”我要扼住命运的咽喉,它绝不能随意摆布我.2.“Adversity is a stepping stone for the genius.It is a wealth for talented people,and it is an abyss for the weak.”逆境对于天才是一块垫脚石,对于能干的人是一笔财富,而对于弱者是一个万丈深渊.3.3.“My art should be for the sake of the suffering.Oh,what a happ
33、y moment!How happy I was when I get close to it!”我的艺术只当为受苦的人造福.啊,多么幸福的时刻啊!当我能接近这地步时,我该多么幸福啊!1.Which part of the story about Beethoven impressed you most?Why?2.Find some pieces of Beethovens music online.Discuss how you feel when listening to his music.P17 10&111.be regarded as 2.at the bottom of3.ba
34、ckstage atmosphere4.jump about in front of the orchestra5.wave ones arms6.madly turn the pages7.jump to ones feet8.It was/is not until.that.9.with a broad smile被认为是；被看成被认为是；被看成在乐队前面跳跃着在乐队前面跳跃着一跃而起；跳起来一跃而起；跳起来满面笑容满面笑容在在底部底部后台的氛围后台的氛围挥舞着某人的手臂挥舞着某人的手臂疯狂地翻页疯狂地翻页直到直到才才Complete the sentences with the phra
35、ses below.P16 7took charge of waving their hats waving his arms wildlyjumped about turned him to face backstage atmospheremadly turning the pages jumped to their feet with a broad smile1.Before the performance,the _ was tense.2.Michael Umlauf joined him and together the two men _ the orchestra.3.Bee
36、thoven _ in front of the orchestra,_ in the air,and _ of his score.backstage atmospheretook charge of jumped about waving his arms wildlymadly turning the pages4.As the final note signalled the end,the audience _ _,clapping,cheering,and _.5.Caroline Unger took Beethovens arm and _ the audience.6.In
37、an interview afterwards,Caroline said _,“The audience was shocked as well.”took charge of waving their hats waving his arms wildlyjumped about turned him to face backstage atmospheremadly turning the pages jumped to their feet with a broad smileto their feetwaving their hatsturned him to facewith a
38、broad smile jumped NounVerbAdjectivemusicmusiciancompositionperformanceproduceconducthesitatejoyenjoyrespondmusicalcomposercomposeperformerperformproductionproductiveconductorhesitationhesitatedjoyousresponseresponsiveproducerP17-Word Building:Complete the word builder.the sentences with the phrases
39、 below.1 It has always been my dream to _ an orchestra.2 The musician _ with nervousness before he began to play.3 Beethoven is recognised as a _ genius by people around the world.4 Beethoven is the _ of Symphony No.9 in D minor.5 To his mothers _,he won first prize.6 She told me about the wonderful
40、 _ that she had been to last week.7 The audiences _ to the performance of the symphony was extraordinary.8 Though Beethoven lost his hearing,he _ some amazing pieces of music.conducthesitatedmusicalcomposerjoyperformanceresponseproduced P179 Complete the the sentencesFill in the passage Ludwig van B
41、eethoven is regarded as one of the greatest 1._(compose)in the history of music.In his twenties,he 2._(be)very famous for his skills on the piano,but then he began to lose his hearing.Although Beethoven wanted to give up,he continued to write music.3._(inspire)by his struggles with deafness,Beethove
42、n produced some 4._(amaze)pieces.He proceeded with the composition until his death in 1827,5._(write)more than 130 musical works,including his Symphony No.9 in D posershad beenInspiredamazingwriting Beethovens Symphony No.9 6._(complete)one day in February,1824.It took him several years to write the
43、 piece.Before the performance,Beethoven was afraid that the performance would be 7._ disaster.When Beethoven appeared on the stage,the audience applauded loudly to welcome him.The theatres musical director,Michael Umlauf,joined him and together the two men took charge 8._ the orchestra.For more than
44、 an hour,Beethoven conducted the orchestra 9._(wild).As the symphony ended,the audience jumped to their feet,clapping,cheering and waving their hats.However,Beethoven didnt stop conducting until one of the singers turned him to face the audience.The symphony was a great success,10._ gave Beethoven a
45、 surprise.When the audience knew that Beethoven was deaf,they were completely astonished.was completedaofwildlywhich1.Can you introduce Ludwig van Beethoven and his Symphony No.9 in D Minor to your friends?2.Do you know what a graphic organiser is?Can you make a graphic organiser about Beethoven and his Symphony No.9?3.Can you express your opinion on the most impressive part of Beethovens story?4.What do you think of Beethovens music?Which piece of music impressed you most?Why?
