BIOGRAPHY LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN

Born in 1770 - Died in 1827

He was born in England - Europe

He was one of the world´s greatest composers. He wrote many symphonies, pieces for piano and other instrument. He started studying the piano and violin when he was 4 years old.

He wrote his first composition when he was 11, when he was 12 his teacher let him direct the orchestra part of the time.

When he was 22 years old, he know he could play the piano very well and began to play at parties and to give concerts around Europe.

He would work on a composition until it was just right.

Sometimes it took years but it would be perfect when he finished it.

In 1826 he caught a cold, it developed into pneumonia and he died.

The world lost a great composer, but his music lives on today.