Ludwig van Beethoven
By Toma Nushi
Who is Beethoven? He was born in Bonn, Germany in 1770. He was one of the most famous composers. He composed 9 symphonies,5 concertos for pian o,32 piano sonatas, and 16 string quartets. He died in 1827.
What was his handicap? Around 1796, by the age of 26, Beethoven bega n to lose his hearing. Beethoven could still hear music normally until 1 812. By 1814, Beethoven was almost totally deaf.