Ludwig Van Beethoven

Beethoven inherited his musical talent from his grandfather, Louis van Beethoven. Beethoven's father, Johann, was also employed there as a musician but had limited talent and a very aggressive personality. Johann drank excessively, but he did, however, realise Ludwig's potential, but was disappointed when his son, did not become a child prodigy like Mozart.

Beethoven was the assistant (and formal student) of Christian Gottlob Neefe. As a teen, he performed more than he composed. In 1787, Neefe sent him to Vienna for reasons unknown, but many agree that he met and briefly studied with Mozart.

Deafness

Ludwig Van Beethoven

Biography

Early Years

Friends/Colleagues

Friend: Ferdinand Ries

Friend: Franz Wegeler

Colleague: Carl Czerny

Colleague: Johann Schenck

Colleague: Ignaz Schuppanzigh

Major Accomplishments