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Beethoven Study Guide

v Ludwig Van Beethoven was born in 1770 in the town of Bonn, Germany

v His was given the same name as his grandfather who was a court musician in Bonn

v His father, Johann, was not a talented musician and was a cruel first tutor for Ludwig

v Beethoven had 2 brothers

v Beethoven wrote his first music composition when he was just 12 years old.

v Christian Neefe was Beethoven's first legitimate tutor and quickly recognized his talents. Neefe took Beethoven to Vienna when he was just 16 years old. Vienna was the music capital of Europe at the time. In 1787, Beethoven played for Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Mozart recognized Beethoven's talents and knew he would be a great musician, and many in Vienna considered Beethoven to be the next "Mozart". Beethoven and Mozart met only one time. Beethoven had to return to Bonn just a few weeks later after his mother, Maria, died.

v Beethoven remained in Bonn to care for his brothers. He took a job in......

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