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Ludwig van Beethoven
(1770 – 1827)
Beethoven’s early life was harsh and cruel in the extreme, but he rose to world recognition as a composer of masterpieces. ... Recognizing their son had musical talent, Beethoven’s father gave him lessons on the piano and violin. ...
As a youth, Beethoven showed such remarkable ability as a pianist and composer that he attracted the attention of wealthy and influential people who encouraged him. ... ” Beethoven’s stay in Vienna came to an abrupt end when his mother became ill and he was forced to return to Bonn.
Beethoven returned to Vienna in 1792, where he was to spend the rest of his life. ... Beethoven also became the pupil of the Australian composer Joseph Haydn. Although reports circulated among Beethoven’s friends that he was constantly in love, he tended to choose unattainable women, aristocratic or married or both. ...
Beethoven began to lose his hearing in the late 1790s. ... Beethoven continued to compose in 1819 when he was almost totally deaf. ...
Beethoven’s life took on added bitterness because of his unhappy relationship with his brothers Johann and Karl, who also lived in Vienna.
Approximate Word count = 871
Approximate Pages = 3.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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