Composer Profile: Ludwig van Beethoven

In 1770, Beethoven was born in this German town.

Though he spent most of his life in this Austrian city.

His alcoholic and abusive father.

Instrument he played in a court orchestra a child.

He received brief tuition from this famous classical composer.

His compositions are considered important in bridging these two musical periods.

His third symphony was dedicated to this European leader, but was removed after his coronation as emperor.

Nickname for his middle period due to its grandeur.

Ten-page 1812 love letter to an unknown subject.

This disability prevented him from performing in his later life.

His nephew, with whom he had a controlling relationship with.

His ninth symphony became the anthem of this international body.

1799

Popular piano sonata.

1801

Piano sonata dedicated to a student and lover.

1805

Symphony which had its dedication removed.

Symphony No. 3 "Eroica"

1805

His only opera.

1806

Symphony featuring bird species played by different instruments

1808

Symphony with an often-quoted opening motif.

1824

His final symphony.

1865

Piano piece dedicated to an unknown lover, posthumously published.