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Beethoven

The rise of Ludwig van into the rank of history�s greatest composers was paralleled by and in some ways a consequence of his own personal tragedy and despair (Internet--pg. 1).
�s family was of the Flemish origin. His mother, Maria Magdalena, died after a long illness when was only 17. He was not the only child in this family though. He had 2 brothers and 1 sister, both to which were disorganized and unruly. His family was always in constant need of funds. (The World--1963)
showed his extraordinary musical talent at an early age. His father hoped he could induce his child�s development and make him more like Mozart, and possibly bring in some money for the family which was desperately ...

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friend taught him until he resigned in 1781 and �s tuition was taken over by Van der Eeden�s successor, Christian Neefe. This man was not only a good teacher, but also a friend.
(The World-1963; Sally Patton-pg.73)
�s first composition was published in 1783. Then, in 1784 he attained his first independent position of a court organist and violinist, and in 1787 he was sent to Vienna to study. Here, he had the opportunity to play for Mozart who liked the work of and told his friends �Watch that young man.� (Sally Patton-pg.73).
studied with a man by the name of Joseph Haydn, but it didn�t work for very long because they couldn�t get along. He began to study with other teachers and soon became very popular in Vienna. Some were pleased with his performances, but others were embarrassed by his arrogance and bad manners. (Sally Patton-pg.73-74)
In the late 1790�s, discovered an increasing buzzing and humming in his ears and it sent him into panic, searching for a cure. In ...

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