Music
Over the past few weeks we have been learning all about famous classical components. This week, we are going to take a closer look at Ed Sheeren and Beethoven!
Ludwig Van Beethoven
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His most famous piece of classical is called Symphony No. 5: First Movement.
Have a listen here:
https://www.classicsforkids.com/music/hearthemusic.php?id=35
Ed Sheeran
![](https://phpsjpitman.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/screen-shot-2020-05-10-at-14.24.49.png?w=946)
To find out more about his success – watch this clip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RDuQU7JJiI
TASK: COMPARISON
Start to think about the similarities and differences between Ed Sheeran and Beethoven. Then present your work however you wish. Maybe you want to create a PowerPoint displaying all of their achievements? Maybe you’d like to create a poster highlighting their similarities and differences. Or maybe you’d like to do a big fact file showing research on Ed Sheeran and Beethoven, as well as discussing what’s similar and what’s different between classical composers and composers in the present day.