11 Questions
At what age did Beethoven have his first piano performance in public?
8
Under whom did Beethoven continue to learn music and composition after his father's limited teaching?
Gottlob Neefe
At what age was Beethoven appointed as the court organist of Maximilian, Franz Elector of Cologne?
14
Who trained Beethoven to play the piano with the ambition of making him a child prodigy?
Johann Van Beethoven
What was the title of Beethoven's first piano composition that was published when he was 12?
'9 Variations in C minor'
What role did Beethoven take on within the family due to his father's alcoholism?
Bread Winner
What characterized Beethoven's piano sonata 'Pathetique'?
Intense contrast of dynamics, crashing chords, and explosive accents
What inspired Beethoven to perform and compose again despite his deafness?
Encouragement from his friends
At what age had Beethoven already developed his original and powerful piano style?
28
How did Beethoven's friends impact his life during his struggle with deafness?
Raised his spirit and inspired him
Why is Beethoven sometimes referred to as the 'composer of the millennium'?
Representing the highest level of musical genius
Explore the life and background of Ludwig Van Beethoven, a renowned symphonic German composer. Learn about his birthplace, baptism, and significant contributions to classical music.
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