He was born in _________ and died in ________

Ludwig was a child prodigy just like Mozart.

Mozart met Beethoven and predicted a great musical career for him.

In his 20s, Beethoven moved to _________________ to perform and take lessons from _______________.

Beethoven primarily wrote _______________ works

He knew he would have to find ______________ to support him financially

By the time he was ______ years old he began composing full-time.

His earliest compositions were _______________ and chamber music.

He wrote his first symphony in ________, and by ________ he had completed numerous symphonies, sonatas, and many other works.

Composing was easy for Beethoven

In practical matters such as renting an apartment, organizing performances for his music, or publishing, he was a(n) _________________.

Beethoven was mild-mannered and even-tempered.

His manuscripts (sheet music) were neat and orderly.

His musical notebooks show many ________________. He was never satisfied with his music and tried endlessly to improve it.