Interesting facts about beethoven
When was beethoven born and died!
Ludwig van beethoven age at death
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827) is one of the most widely respected composers of classical music. He played a crucial role in the transition from classical to romantic music and is considered one of the greatest composers of all time.
“Music is … A higher revelation than all Wisdom and Philosophy”
– Beethoven
Beethoven was born 16 December 1770 in Bonn (now part of Germany) From an early age, Beethoven was introduced to music.
His first teacher was his father who was also very strict. Beethoven was frequently beaten for his failure to practise correctly.
Ludwig van beethoven achievementsOnce his mother protested at his father’s violent beatings, but she was beaten too. It is said, Beethoven resolved to become a great pianist so his mother would never be beaten.
Beethoven’s talent as a piano virtuoso was recognised by Count Ferdinand Ernst Gabriel von Waldstein.
He sponsored the young Beethoven and this enabled him to travel to Vienna, where Mozart resided. It was hoped Beethoven wou
