Probably one of the most famous composers in history is Ludwig Van Beethoven. From having an abusive father, to being a lonely lover, to losing his hearing at an early age, his life has been a storm of trials. Through these great trials arose the infamous composer known in every corner of the world. His preferred musical style was never constant, but his 9 symphonies are some of the greatest pieces in history. Born to a musician father in Bonn, Germany, in 1770, little Beethoven began studying music at the age of four, but unfortunately under traumatic conditions. . Almost every night Beethoven's father returned home from the tavern in the middle of the night only to wake young Ludwig and force him under beatings to take music lessons with him. This constant, yet heartbreaking practice brought out Beethoven's inner talent and from a very young age he was employed as an organist, but his passion always remained between the ivory keys of the piano and he soon became famous as a piano virtuoso. In 1787 he made a short stay in Vienna where he was actually able to perform in fr...