Part one of term paper
The rise of Ludwig van into the rank of history’s greatest composers was paralleled by and in some ways a consequence of his own personal tragedy and despair (Internet--pg. 1). ’s family was of the Flemish origin. His mother, Maria Magdalena, died after a long illness when was only 17. He was not the only child in this family though. H ...

Part two of term paper
... family which was desperately in need. (The World-1963) As a child, never was too interested in music even though he had the talents. Both his father and grandfather were experienced musicians and wanted him to be one also. At the age of four, ’s father began to teach him the violin and piano, but wasn’t successful in doing so because of his addiction to alcohol. His training was soon taken over by his father’s friend, Pfeiffer, but also, because of alcoholism, his lessons were just as irreg ...