Beethoven: 54 Fascinating Facts For Kids

Beethoven: 54 Fascinating Facts For Kids for 9-12-year-olds Ludwig van Beethoven is probably the greatest composer who has ever lived. Born in Germany in 1770, Beethoven displayed a great musical talent from an early age and was forced to practice for hour after hour by his father, Johann van Beethoven. When he was older, Beethoven went to live in the musical capital of Europe, Vienna, where his bold and original compositions made him famous. Beethoven’s world was turned upside down when he started to go deaf and he even had thoughts of suicide. But Beethoven had too much to achieve and he carried on composing, bringing the world some of the greatest pieces of music ever written. Andrew Gibbs gives you a comprehensive list of important facts about Beethoven, explaining the significant accomplishments and events in his life. Going through a long biography can sometimes be intimidating for a young person, but Gibbs explains Beethoven’s life in 54 easy-to-understand sections. We are sure that that you will be fascinated by the facts about Beethoven in our book and that you will be encouraged to discover more about this famous composer and his remarkable music. This book is suitable for 9-year-olds and older. Chapters: The Early Years | Vienna | Head of the Family | Vienna & Fame | Beethoven Symphonies | Illness & Death | Assorted Beethoven Facts