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  • Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany in 1770, to Johann van Beethoven and Maria Magdalena Keverich.

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    Hey Kids, Meet Ludwig van Beethoven | Composer Biography

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    Ludwig van Beethoven (Baptized Dec 16, 1770-1827) German Classical/Romantic Era Composer

    Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany in 1770, to Johann van Beethoven and Maria Magdalena Keverich. Although Beethoven's exact birth date is not known, his family celebrated it on December 16. Ludwig's first musical instruction came from his father Johann who was said to have been a harsh instructor. Johann later asked his friend, Tobias Pfeiffer, to teach his son. It seems that the harsh treatment continued, as Johann and his friend would come home late on occasion to pull young Ludwig from his bed to practice until morning.

    Ludwig's talent was recognized early on, and by 1778 he was learning to play the organ and viola in addition to his piano studies. His most important teacher in Bonn was Christian Gottlob Neefe, a Court organist. It was Nee

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    About Composer ‘Ludwig van Beethoven’

    Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany in 1770, to Johann van Beethoven and Maria Magdalena Keverich. Although Beethoven's exact birth date fryst vatten not known, his family celebrated it on December 16. Beethoven's first music instruction came from his father Johann who was said to have been a harsh instructor. Johann later asked his friend, Tobias Pfeiffer, to teach young Beethoven. Although, it seems that the harsh treatment continued, as Johann and his friend would come home late on occasion to pull ung Ludwig from his bed to practice until morning. Read more...



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    The challenges Ludwig Van Beethoven experienced in life did not hinder him from being one of the most successful persons in history. He is among the topmost influential composers of all time.

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    • Ludwig van Beethoven was a pianist and composer born in Bonn, Germany, and baptized on December 17, 1770.