3. We ‘ll name him Beethoven Beethoven was born in Germany Dec 16 th 1770

4. WOW Beethoven began taking piano lessons from father [Johann] at age four.

5. Maria Beethoven’s mother’s name was Maria. Beethoven’s mother’s name was Maria.

6. Two more mouths to feed Beethoven had two younger brothers, Casper born in 1774, and Nikoluas born in 1776. Beethoven had two younger brothers, Casper born in 1774, and Nikoluas born in 1776.

7. Bravo Mr. Beethoven Beethoven’s first public performance was in Vienna, Austria in 1778 Beethoven’s first public performance was in Vienna, Austria in 1778

8. Guilty At age 12 Beethoven was an organist At age 12 Beethoven was an organist

10. The second of nine Beethoven’s second symphony was composed in 1802

11. Beethoven’s famous third symphony [Eroica] was composed in 1803

12. FIVE AND SIX Between the years of 1806 1807 Beethoven composed his fifth and sixth symphonies Between the years of 1806 1807 Beethoven composed his fifth and sixth symphonies

13. In the years 1811-1812 Beethoven composed his seventh and eighth symphonies In the years 1811-1812 Beethoven composed his seventh and eighth symphonies

14. Number Nine Beethoven’s ninth and final symphony was composed in 1824 Beethoven’s ninth and final symphony was composed in 1824

15. DEAD Beethoven died at age 57 because of liver failure, 1827 Beethoven died at age 57 because of liver failure, 1827