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With the medici.tv BingePass, experience Beethoven’s greatest works—free for 7 days with just one borrow. Enjoy live and recorded performances of his powerful symphonies and chamber music from the world’s top concert halls. 

Who was Beethoven?  

Born in 1770, Ludwig van Beethoven is one of the most influential figures in classical music. Known for his Symphony No. 9 and the famous “Ode to Joy,” he pushed music beyond tradition. He studied under Haydn and Salieri, and though he faced early poverty and lost his hearing by his 30s, he created timeless masterpieces out of silence. 

What made Beethoven unique?  

His Symphony No. 5 begins with the most iconic four-note motif in music history and has four movements. His Ninth Symphony, with four movements as well, was the first major symphony to include voices. Even through illness and isolation, Beethoven’s music expressed hope, love, and the human spirit. 

Did Beethoven meet Mozart?  

History suggests a brief meeting may have happened, but it remains uncertain. 

Did Beethoven play the violin?  

Yes—he played both piano and violin, though piano was his main instrument. 

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