1. Ludwig van Beethoven
December 16, 1770-March 26, 1827

2. FUN FACTS
Beethoven was also one of the most disorganized composers with terrible follow-through and a frightening temper.
Studied composition with Joseph Haydn in Vienna, Austria, where he was also a concert pianist.
Arguably the most famous composer of all time.
In 1800 shortly after finishing his first symphony, he began composing oratorios, and the next 15 years became very productive for him.

3. FAMOUS SONGS
Excerpts from Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony were featured at the beginning of Disney’s Fantasia: 2000, and his Sixth Symphony (Pastoral) was featured in Fantasia.

4. MORE FUN FACTS
In 1800 shortly after finishing his first symphony, he began composing oratorios, and the next 15 years became very productive for him.
By 1815, he had composed 8 symphonies, 27 piano sonatas, many sonatas for various string instruments, 10 piano trios, 11 string quartets, dozens of orchestral works, and countless vocal solos and choral works.
He started losing his hearing in his 20s and by his mid-40s had to give up live performance completely.

5. FAMOUS SYMPHONIES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Tr0otuiQuU
Moonlight Sonata
Beethoven 5th
Beethoven 9th