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傳記藝術音樂貝多芬

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In 1802, completely desperate, Beethoven wrote a letter to his brothers, now known as the Heiligenstadt Testament.

1802年，在徹底絕望的情況下，貝多芬給他的兄弟們寫了一封信，這封信現在被稱為《海利根施塔特遺囑》。

In it, he confessed his growing deafness and even revealed thoughts of suicide.

在信中，他坦承了自己日益嚴重的耳聾，甚至透露了自殺的念頭。

Ultimately, he decided he could not leave the world without sharing his music.

最終，他決定在沒有分享他的音樂之前，他不能離開這個世界。

to create, despite his suffering.

去創作，儘管他身處痛苦之中。

Beethoven developed extraordinary methods to compose in the face of his deafness.

貝多芬開發了非凡的方法，以便在面對耳聾的情況下進行創作。

He even cut the legs off his piano to feel the vibrations through the floor.

他甚至鋸掉了鋼琴的琴腳，以便透過地板感受震動。

He used 'conversation books' for friends and colleagues to write messages to him.

他使用「談話筆記本」讓朋友和同事寫訊息給他。

His adaptation to his condition allowed him to continue creating musical masterpieces.

他對自身狀況的適應使他能夠繼續創作音樂傑作。

In 1824, the completely deaf Beethoven conducted the premiere of his Ninth Symphony.

1824年，完全失聰的貝多芬指揮了他的第九號交響曲的首演。

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When the symphony ended, the audience erupted in thunderous applause.

當交響曲結束時，觀眾爆發出雷鳴般的掌聲。

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Beethoven, unable to hear the ovation, remained unaware of the audience's reaction.

貝多芬無法聽到喝采聲，對觀眾的反應毫無所覺。

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A singer gently had to turn him around so he could see the standing ovation.

一位歌手不得不輕輕地將他轉過身來，好讓他能看見全場起立鼓掌的場面。

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The Ninth Symphony's 'Ode to Joy' became a universal anthem of hope and brotherhood.

第九號交響曲中的《快樂頌》成為了希望與手足之情的普世頌歌。

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Today, it is the official anthem of the European Union, symbolizing unity.

今天，它是歐洲聯盟的官方頌歌，象徵著團結。

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Beethoven's life proves that the greatest art can emerge from the deepest suffering.

貝多芬的一生證明了最偉大的藝術可以從最深重的苦難中產生。

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His music remains a testament to the triumph of the human spirit.

他的音樂依然是人類精神勝利的證明。

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in the face of

collocation

while having to deal with a difficult situation or problem

面對（困難、威脅等）

解釋： 用於描述在極其困難或不利的環境下，依然展現出某種特質或採取行動。

範例： She showed great courage in the face of adversity.

standing ovation

collocation

a period of prolonged applause during which the audience rises to its feet

起立鼓掌

解釋： 這是觀眾對表演者最高層級的讚賞方式，全體觀眾起立並長時間鼓掌。

範例： The pianist received a standing ovation for her brilliant performance.

a testament to

idiom

something that serves as clear evidence or proof of a specified quality or fact

……的證明、……的見證

解釋： 這個表達方式源自法律或宗教語境，現在常用來形容某事物的存在有力地證明了另一種抽象價值的成功或存在。

範例： The success of the project is a testament to the team's hard work.

Heiligenstadt Testament

technical term

A famous letter written by Ludwig van Beethoven to his brothers in 1802, expressing his despair over his deafness.

海利根施塔特遺囑

解釋： 在日常英語中，'Testament' 通常指《聖經》的章節（如 Old Testament）或法律上的「遺囑」。但在音樂史中，這是一個專有名詞，特指貝多芬在海利根施塔特寫下的那封融合了遺書與藝術宣言的信件。

範例： The Heiligenstadt Testament is a key document for understanding Beethoven's emotional state.

conducted

technical term

To direct the performance of an orchestra or choir.

指揮

解釋： 在日常生活中，'conduct' 常指「行為」或「引導」（如導遊引導遊客）。在音樂領域，它專指指揮家站在樂團前，用手勢引領音樂演奏的專業動作。

範例： The maestro conducted the orchestra with great passion.

testament to

technical term

Something that serves as clear evidence or proof of a specified quality or fact.

……的證明 / 見證

解釋： 這裡的 'testament' 不是指法律遺囑，而是一種比喻用法，表示某事物的存在有力地證明了另一種抽象特質（如勇氣、精神）。

範例： The skyscraper is a testament to modern engineering.

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