How did Beethoven become so famous?

Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany. He studied in Vienna under Mozart and Haydn. In Vienna he first made his reputation as a pianist and teacher, and he became famous quickly. read more

Beethoven was most influenced to become a composer by the music ofWolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Later, Josef Haydn also played a majorpart. read more

With Ludwig van Beethoven the symphony became no longer entertainment music but an expression of monumental intellect and innermost feeling, as in Haydn’s and Mozart’s late works. read more