Was beethoven born deaf?

Born in Bonn, then the capital of the Electorate of Cologne and part of the Holy Roman Empire, Beethoven displayed his musical talents at an early age and was taught by his father Johann van Beethoven and by composer and conductor Christian Gottlob Neefe. read more

In December 1770, composer Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany. He is known for composing many famous works such as the Eroica symphony as well as his 5th symphony. Along with his composing accomplishments, it’s a well-known fact that Beethoven dealt with deafness. read more

Beethoven was born in 1770, and was introduced to music at a young age by his father who was a piano and violin teacher as well as a talented tenor. Young Beethoven was considered a child prodigy when it came to music, and performed his first public concert in his hometown of Bonn when he was just seven years old. read more