Composer Profile: Ludwig van Beethoven

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Life		Answer
In 1770, Beethoven was born in this German town.		Bonn
Though he spent most of his life in this Austrian city.		Vienna
His alcoholic and abusive father.		Johann van Beethoven
Instrument he played in a court orchestra a child.		Viola
He received brief tuition from this famous classical composer.		Joseph Haydn
His compositions are considered important in bridging these two musical periods.		Classical
		Romantic
His third symphony was dedicated to this European leader, but was removed after his coronation as emperor.		Napoleon Bonaparte
Nickname for his middle period due to its grandeur.		Heroic
Ten-page 1812 love letter to an unknown subject.		Immortal Beloved
This disability prevented him from performing in his later life.		Deafness
His nephew, with whom he had a controlling relationship with.		Karl van Beethoven
His ninth symphony became the anthem of this international body.		European Union
Notable Works		Answer
1799	Popular piano sonata.	Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique Sonata"
1801	Piano sonata dedicated to a student and lover.	No. 14 in C-sharp minor "Quasi una Fantasia" "Moonlight Sonata"
1805	Symphony which had its dedication removed.	Symphony No. 3 "Eroica"
1805	His only opera.	Fidelio
1806	Symphony featuring bird species played by different instruments	Symphony No. 6 "Pastorale"
1808	Symphony with an often-quoted opening motif.	Symphony No. 5
1824	His final symphony.	Symphony No. 9 in D minor "Choral" (Ode to Joy)
1865	Piano piece dedicated to an unknown lover, posthumously published.	Bagatelle in A Minor "Für Elise"

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