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The rise of Ludwig van into the rank of history’s greatest composers was paralleled by and in some ways a consequence of his own personal tragedy and despair (Internet--pg. 1). ’s family was of the Flemish origin. His mother, Maria Magdalena, died after a long illness when was only 17. He was not the only child in this ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... of his addiction to alcohol. His training was soon taken over by his father’s friend, Pfeiffer, but also, because of alcoholism, his lessons were just as irregular as before. Later, his grandfather’s friend taught him until he resigned in 1781 and ’s tuition was taken over by Van der Eeden’s successor, Christian Neefe. This man was not only a good teacher, but also a friend. (The World-1963; Sally Patton-pg.73) ’s first composition was published in 1783. Then, in 1784 he attained his first independent pos ....