Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
By: Chinoyelum Aniagboso
Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany. He had a miserable childhood, he was one out of the seven children and only three of them survived to be adults. He absorbed music as a small boy. When he was seventeen he made his first trip to Vienna, Italy. After his father's death, he becomes very serious about his music.
Where Beethoven Lived
Beethoven grew up in Germany and this is where his family stayed. He lived specifically in Bonn, Germany.
Beethoven: Symphony No 3 in E flat major, 'Eroica' - BBC Proms 2012 (Daniel Barenboim)
One of His Pieces
This piece of music is Beethoven's symphony 3 or the "Eroica". He wrote this in 1804. It was originally dedicated to the first consul of France: Napoleon Bonaparte.
Other Music by Beethoven
- Symphony 5
- Symphony 3 ("Eroica")
- Symphony 9
- Single Violin Concerto
- Symphony 6 (Pastorale)
Other Facts/Stories on Beethoven
He wrote symphony 1 right before he became deaf. He "heard" through the vibrations. He had four pianos without legs so he can feel their vibes.