Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the greatest composers ... might have shaped his life and music. A Family Secret in the Composer’s Genes Perhaps the most surprising finding wasn’t about Beethoven ...

On March 27, 1827, the day after Ludwig van Beethoven's death ... Future studies may provide further insights into Beethoven’s health and family history. Researchers hope to pinpoint when ...

Beethoven was born in 1770 in Bonn, Germany. He was born into a musical family, learnt the piano and violin, and was performing publicly at the age of just 8. Beethoven was a brilliant keyboard ...