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A Musical Genius
Beethoven is one of the most influential figures in the history of classical music. His exceptional talent was already evident when he was still a young man, trying to survive a rather unorthodox upbringing. Indeed, his eccentric father would often make him study music in the middle of the night.
Soon, the young Beethoven's ability won him the admiration of the leading contemporary musical figures. However, just at the point when he was beginning to reap the rewards of his early endeavors, he realized that he was becoming deaf. Beethoven felt devastated as it was clear to him that his increasing deafness was incurable. And yet, he kept composing and his music displayed a striking change in style, becoming both heavier in tone and larger in scale.
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