10 Questions
At what age did Beethoven have his first piano performance in public?
8
Who recognized Beethoven's extraordinary talent in music and taught him composition?
Gottlob Neefe
What was the title of Beethoven's first piano composition that was published at the age of 12?
9 Variations in C minor
Who was Beethoven's father and what role did he play in Beethoven's musical education?
Court musician, harsh instructor
How did Beethoven become the breadwinner of the family?
Due to his father's alcoholism
What year did Beethoven start experiencing hearing disorder?
1798
Which symphony of Beethoven was originally dedicated to Napoleon?
Eroica Symphony (Symphony No.3 in E flat, op.55)
In which publication year was the Choral Symphony (Symphony No. 9 in D minor, op. 125) released?
1824
Which piano sonata of Beethoven has a 'crystalline surface with deep mysteries' according to the text?
Piano Sonata No.30 in E, op.109
'Ode to Joy' is a famous element in which symphony of Beethoven?
Choral Symphony (Symphony No. 9 in D minor, op. 125)
Test your knowledge on the life and background of Ludwig Van Beethoven, a renowned German composer. Learn interesting facts about his birth, baptism, and early life in Bonn, as well as his contributions to symphonic music.
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