Beethoven showed early musical talent, beginning formal training at age 7. He established himself as a composer in the late 1700s with works like his piano sonatas and violin sonatas. While going deaf posed increasing challenges, Beethoven continued creating famous symphonies and other pieces, including his Eroica Symphony, until his death in 1827.

1. The Mind and Music ofBeethovenBy Randall Nigohosian

2. Early YearsAt an early age, Beethoven took an interest in music.His father taught him day and nightOn March 26th 1778, at the age of 7, Beethoven gave his first know public performance,

3. WorksIn 1798, Beethoven completes the Piano Sonatas op. 10, composes the three string Trios op. 9, the Trio op. 11, and the three Violin Sonatas op. 12. Some of his most famous pieces created around this time.

4. Life and FameHe had five principle resources: Piano Playing, Teaching, Composition, Dedications, and Concert-giving. The first concert of his own responsibility occurred on April 2, 1800 he launched his first Symphony and introduced his world famous Septet op. 20.

5. Struggle and StrengthHis handicap, going deaf was getting worse in 1801.The Storm, opus 31), the second and the third symphonies- The Eroicaand of course many more created.

6. Pain and DeathIn 1826, The illness complicated other health problems took over. He passed away aroundhis closest friends on March 26th 1827.

7. Referenceshttp://www.lvbeethoven.com/BiographyLudwig.htmlhttp://www.madaboutbeethoven.com/pages/beethoven_the_master/master_title.htmhttp://www.google.com/imgres?q=beethoven&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-www.postershop.co.uk/Warhol-Andy/Warhol-Andy-Beethovenhttp://www.google.com/imgres?q=beethoven&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&rls=com.microsoft:en-us