Sunday, September 10, 2023 | Composer of the Week

Ludwig van Beethoven ("LOOD-vig   vahn   BAY-toh-ven")

• Born in Germany, 1770
• Died 1827 at age 56
• Classical AND Romantic Periods

Compositions Include:

• 9 Symphonies
• 32 Piano Sonatas
• Opera Fidelio

Other Details:

• Enjoyed walking outside in nature
• Deaf by age 30
• After conducting the world premiere of his ninth symphony, which included a choir and vocal soloists with the orchestra, Beethoven thought the audience did not like the piece. A friend came onto the stage and turned Beethoven so he could see the audience wildly applauding his newest work