We ‘ll name him We ‘ll name him BeethovenBeethoven

Beethoven was born in Germany Beethoven was born in Germany

Dec 16Dec 16thth 1770 1770

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Beethoven began taking piano Beethoven began taking piano lessons from father [Johann] at lessons from father [Johann] at

age four. age four.

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Beethoven’s mother’s name was Maria.Beethoven’s mother’s name was Maria.

Two more mouths to feedTwo more mouths to feed

Beethoven had two younger brothers, Beethoven had two younger brothers, Casper born in 1774, and Nikoluas Casper born in 1774, and Nikoluas born in 1776.born in 1776.

Bravo Mr. BeethovenBravo Mr. Beethoven

Beethoven’s first public performance Beethoven’s first public performance was in Vienna, Austria in 1778 was in Vienna, Austria in 1778

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At age 12 Beethoven was an organistAt age 12 Beethoven was an organist

The second of nine

Beethoven’s second symphony was composed in 1802

Beethoven’s famous third symphony [Eroica] was composed in 1803

FIVE AND SIXFIVE AND SIX

Between the years of 1806 1807 Between the years of 1806 1807 Beethoven composed his fifth and sixth Beethoven composed his fifth and sixth symphoniessymphonies

• In the years 1811-1812 Beethoven In the years 1811-1812 Beethoven composed his seventh and eighth composed his seventh and eighth symphoniessymphonies

Number NineNumber Nine

Beethoven’s ninth and final Beethoven’s ninth and final symphony was composed in 1824symphony was composed in 1824

DEADDEAD

Beethoven died at age 57 because of Beethoven died at age 57 because of liver failure, 1827 liver failure, 1827