Beethoven

Beethoven

    Few musicians are as beloved and cherished as Beethoven. A classical composer from Germany, Beethoven began making music after his father recognized in him a rare talent. Unfortunately for Beethoven, his father was unkind and cruel in his ways. He sought to create in Beethoven a musical talent that would rival the great Mozart's.
    Beethoven learned at a young age to work hard or else he would be beaten by his father. His diligence proved successful as he continued to advance his musical career at a young age. When he was twenty-two years old, Beethoven began working with Joseph Haydn. Mozart was no longer alive, leaving Haydn the most talented composer at the time. Beethoven improved greatly under Haydn's guidance.
    Beethoven would eventually become the world's greatest composer. He created intricate, beautiful works of art that stunned his audiences. It was to his great devastation he realized he was going deaf. This impediment did not stop Beethoven from composing or performing. Incredibly, it was later in his life when he was completely deaf that he wrote his most popular piece.
    Beethoven has yet to be surpassed as the world's finest composer. He remains rooted in the hearts of his fans as the greatest talent of all time. Each generation discovers him anew, allowing his memory and his work to live on.