Bao Huo Lao Biographies Library · Giants 100 Biographies Series -- Beethoven

Author: Yang Lin, Xiao Yang (editors)
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Publish Date: 1998-10-01
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Principal of Peking University High School, Zhao Yulin; Secretary of the Party Committee, Dong Lingsheng
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Principal of Tsinghua University High School, Zhao Qinggang
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Principal of Tianjin Nankai High School, Kang Xiuyan
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Principal of Fudan University Affiliated High School, Cao Tianren
Beethoven was born on December 16, 1770, in Bonn, near Cologne, on the banks of the Rhine River in Germany. His father, Johann, was a mediocre man who was an alcoholic. Beethoven had no happiness in his childhood. His father hoped his son would become a second prodigy so that he could rely on him for wealth and fame, so he forced him to study the piano. For the slightest failure, Beethoven was beaten severely. Under such miserable and painful circumstances, Beethoven spent his childhood. Beethoven was exceptionally talented, and with hard work and perseverance, his skills improved to the point where even his teachers were amazed. At the age of 12, Beethoven was appointed as a court organist and harpsichordist, taking on the responsibility of supporting his family. In the court, Beethoven gradually gained recognition, but he had lofty ambitions and traveled to Vienna in 1787 to study with Mozart. However, unfortunately, his mother fell seriously ill in Bonn and died shortly after he returned home. This was a great blow to Beethoven, and he stayed in Bonn for another five years. To realize his dreams, Beethoven traveled to Vienna again in 1792. Count Waldstein provided significant assistance, and to express his gratitude, Beethoven later dedicated his Piano Sonata No. 53 to Count Waldstein.