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Ludwig van Beethoven December 17, 1770-March 26th 1827 . Played the piano Wrote 9 symphonies . Ludwig van Beethoven. Childhood. First performance: piano at age 7 First composition: age 11 First job: organist at age 14 Had two younger brothers Had a harsh father, but a kind mother.
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Ludwig van Beethoven December 17, 1770-March 26th 1827 Played the piano Wrote 9 symphonies Ludwig van Beethoven
Childhood • First performance: piano at age 7 • First composition: age 11 • First job: organist at age 14 • Had two younger brothers • Had a harsh father, but a kind mother
Piano player • Very good at improvising • Practiced constantly • Mozart was very impressed with him
Composer • One of the greatest composers to ever live • Constantly working, making his music better • Started going deaf at age 21