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At what age did Beethoven have his first piano performance in public?
At what age did Beethoven have his first piano performance in public?
- 8 years old (correct)
- 5 years old
- 10 years old
- 12 years old
Who trained Beethoven to play the piano incessantly with the dream of making him a child prodigy?
Who trained Beethoven to play the piano incessantly with the dream of making him a child prodigy?
- Ludwig Van Beethoven Sr. (correct)
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- George Frideric Handel
At what age was Beethoven appointed as the court organist of Maximilian, Franz Elector of Cologne?
At what age was Beethoven appointed as the court organist of Maximilian, Franz Elector of Cologne?
- 12
- 14 (correct)
- 10
- 16
What was the title of Beethoven's first piano composition that was published at the age of 12?
What was the title of Beethoven's first piano composition that was published at the age of 12?
Who was Ludwig Van Beethoven's first music teacher after his father?
Who was Ludwig Van Beethoven's first music teacher after his father?
Who are Maria Magdalena Keverich and Johann Van Beethoven in relation to Ludwig Van Beethoven?
Who are Maria Magdalena Keverich and Johann Van Beethoven in relation to Ludwig Van Beethoven?
What made Beethoven feel depressed in 1798?
What made Beethoven feel depressed in 1798?
Which of Beethoven's famous compositions is characterized by intense contrast of dynamics, crashing chords, and explosive accents?
Which of Beethoven's famous compositions is characterized by intense contrast of dynamics, crashing chords, and explosive accents?
Which symphony by Beethoven is known for embodying a philosophical theme of unity through the inclusion of vocals?
Which symphony by Beethoven is known for embodying a philosophical theme of unity through the inclusion of vocals?
Which symphony by Beethoven was originally dedicated to Napoleon and expresses his revolutionary ideals?
Which symphony by Beethoven was originally dedicated to Napoleon and expresses his revolutionary ideals?
Which piano concerto by Beethoven is known as the 'Emperor Concerto'?
Which piano concerto by Beethoven is known as the 'Emperor Concerto'?
Which year did Beethoven experience complete deafness?
Which year did Beethoven experience complete deafness?
