Ludwig van Beethoven (baptized December 7, 1770 - March 26, 1827) was born in Bonn, Germany, though we are not sure what date. He showed himself to be musically gifted, and his father, a musician with an alcohol problem, taught his the discipline of music. He played his first recital in public when he was seven years old and published his first work when he was 12. His musical output was gigantic, and by the time was 26, he was suffering from tinnitus and eventually loss his hearing entirely. Due to his social class, he was prevented from marrying the woman he loved, and he died single.
Recommended Resources
The site offers information about the life and music of the composer, along with a gallery of photographs, music sheets, and other resources.
http://www.all-about-beethoven.com/
Designed for those who love classical music and Beethoven, in particular, this site offers the ability to listen to the streaming music, shares photographs, a form, and a blog, among other things.
http://www.beethoven.com/
Ludwig van Beethoven's Website
Consists of all manner of information about Beethoven, including his biography, music, and family tree. Also allows the reader to buy his CDs and other merchandise online.
http://www.lvbeethoven.com/
Ludwig van Beethoven: Immortal
This web site is dedicated to the life and music of Ludwig van Beethoven and publishes details about the composer including his biography, his medical history, her deafness, and his final days.
http://www.lucare.com/immortal/
