Ludwig van Beethoven

 One of the most popular composers worldwide

 Lessons from his father, then private tutor
 Professional at the age of 11
 At the age of 16 went to study with Mozart
 Came back to Bonn to look after his family (2 younger brothers)
 His mother-terminal illness, his father- alcoholic
 Lost his hearing at the age of 26 (depression, suicide)
 Symphony 9(Ode to Joy) and Fur Elise
 Unfortunate love- “The Immortal Beloved”- his brother’s wife
 Alcoholic as his dad, died from post-hepatitic cirrhosis of the liver. (Pity, pity
it’s too late)