The Mind and Music ofBeethovenBy Randall Nigohosian

Early Years

At an early age, Beethoven took an interest in music.

His father taught him day and night

On March 26th 1778, at the age of 7, Beethoven gave his first know public performance,

Works

In 1798, Beethoven completes the Piano Sonatas op. 10, composes the three string Trios op. 9, the Trio op. 11, and the three Violin Sonatas op. 12.

Some of his most famous pieces created around this time.

Life and Fame

He had five principle resources: Piano Playing, Teaching, Composition, Dedications, and Concert-giving.

The first concert of his own responsibility occurred on April 2, 1800 he launched his first Symphony and introduced his world famous Septet op. 20.

Struggle and Strength

His handicap, going deaf was getting worse in 1801.

The Storm, opus 31), the second and the third symphonies- The Eroica and of course many more created.

Pain and Death

In 1826, The illness complicated other health problems took over.

He passed away around his closest friends on March 26th 1827.

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