Ludwig van Beethoven Flashcards
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What years did Beethoven live?
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1770-1827
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Where was Beethoven from and in what musical period did he compose?
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Beethoven was a German composer. He bridged the classical into the romantic.
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Who taught Beethoven piano?
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His father when he was four years old.
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With whom did Beethoven want to study?
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He was hoping to study with Mozart, but had to return home and work to support his family.
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Was Beethoven hard to work with?
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Yes, his moodiness made it hard for people to stay friends with him.
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When did Beethoven start to lose his hearing?
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In his late 20s. He went completely deaf but continued composing
