10 Questions
At what age did Beethoven have his first piano performance in public?
8
Who trained Beethoven to play the piano day and night?
Johann Van Beethoven
At what age was Beethoven appointed as the court organist of Maximilian, Franz Elector of Cologne?
14
Who recognized Beethoven's extraordinary talent in music and continued to teach him after his father's limited teaching?
Gottlob Neefe
What was the title of Beethoven's first piano composition published when he was 12 years old?
'9 Variations in C minor'
What was the main reason for Beethoven's seclusion and withdrawal from the public and friends in 1798?
Hearing disorder
Which of Beethoven's compositions was originally dedicated to Napoleon and represents his revolutionary ideals?
Eroica Symphony (Symphony No.3 in E flat, op.55)
Which piece by Beethoven is characterized by intense contrast of dynamics, crashing chords, and explosive accents?
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
Which of Beethoven's symphonies embodies the philosophical theme of unity through the inclusion of vocals?
Choral Symphony (Symphony No. 9 in D minor, op. 125)
Which term best describes Beethoven's style that foreshadowed the era of Romanticism?
Romantic
Explore the birth and early life of Ludwig Van Beethoven, a symphonic German composer. Learn about his birthplace in Bonn and the debate surrounding his actual date of birth. Delve into his baptismal record and historical context.
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