PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Who were the members of his family?
Father:Johann Van Beethoven, mother:Maria Magdaleah Keverich brothers:Kaspar Anton Karl and Nikolaus Johann Van Beethoven sisters: Maria Margarita, Anna Maria Francisca, and Ludwig Maria Van Beethoven.
What was his upbringing like? How was he raised?
Beethoven had a miserable childhood his dad would drink a lot and physically abuse him.
What era in music was he a part of?
Classical, Baroque, and romantic
What were some of his jobs?
He was a virtuoso pianist, composer, and an innovator.
What kind of physical problems did he have?
He was deaf, chronic pain, bipolar, and he got lead poisoning.
What are 2 interesting stories about him?
1.Beethoven dipped his head in cold water before composing
2.Beethoven loved cooking so much that he named one of his pieces "Christ! On the Mount of Olives"
Three important works by him?
The Fifth Symphony
The Ninth Symphony
The Third Symphony
What is his date of death?
Ludwig Van Beethoven died March 26, 1827