Part one of term paper
Beethoven was on of the greatest composers in history. He wrote many sympho-nies and compositions. He was most famous for the Third (Eroica), Fifth, Sixth (Pas-torale), Ninth Symphonies, an opera, Fidelio, and his religious composition Missa solem-nis. Beethoven had a great influence on music. Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany, on Decembe ...

Part two of term paper
... him how to play piano and violin. Even though his general education was not continued after elementary school, he studied piano, violin, and French horn. At age 11, Ludwig became assistant to the organist of the local court. In 1783, he first accompanied opera rehearsals at the keyboard. From 1788 to 1792, Beethoven played viola in the local theater orchestra. Beethoven visited Vienna in 1787 but returned to Bonn when his mother became ill. In Vienna he played for Mozart and took a few lesson ...