The Deaf Composer: How Beethoven wrote music he couldn’t hear
Twenty Thousand Hertz
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Beethoven's Early Struggles and Triumphs
This chapter explores Beethoven's challenging childhood in Bonn, driven by his alcoholic father's ambitions, and his rise as a child prodigy in the musical landscape. It examines his turbulent romantic relationships and profound health struggles, particularly his hearing loss, culminating in his introspective retreat in Heiligenstadt. The narrative emphasizes how these personal adversities shaped his monumental contributions to music, including the groundbreaking Eroica Symphony.
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