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Life seemed d struggle for tho boy. His
great school was adversely which urg.
ed him to follow and practice his art.
Beeihosei, and Haydn.
In 1882 Beethoven Left Bonn never to
return. Count waldstcin sent him 10
Vienna. This time 1t was Haydn who
was to be instructor. and he immedl-
ateiy recognized the marvellous talent
intrusted 10 him; however, before long
the young pupil lost all respect for his
teacher. because the master on looking
over sonie compositions In. his portfolio,
discovering serious errors, passed them
over uncorrected. This 60 fingered
Beethoven that he soon loft Haydn and
would not acknowledge that he ever
learned anything from him. Beethoven
had several famous teachers, among
them SalierI. with whom he studied the
art OF writing for the voice and stnge,
1t seems difficult to believe that he took
lessons ontthe plano, violin, viola, Cello,
clarinet and horn and was considered
proficient In each. besides being a ca
pablo organist. We can readily compre-
bend the benefit of this study Of the
different instruments In the perfection
OF orchestral effect which his great
genius has made known through his
Immortal Nine Symphonies.
For several years he led a life OF the
greatest activity, playing and compos-
ING, also devoting some hours each day
In study for general intellectual linz
provement. He was. especially fond OF
poetry, which shows the sentimental
side OF his nature. Shakespeare.
Goethe. and Schiller he loved. The inti-
mate intercourse with cultivated people
soon lifted him to heights ~unrealized
by other musicians OF his time. His
craving for knowledge led him into
higher spheres. Yet the devotion to his
art vas predominant.
His first appearance in public was in
Vienna on March 90, 1705, at a concert
or the benefit OF the widows OF the So.
ciety of Musicians, at which he played
his Concerto in c major. At this time
ne was known ch!env as q piano virtu-
$50. Els readiness OF execution and
wonderful power OF improvisation even
then assured him victory wherever he
vent. He was In very humble circum-
stances, and appreciated only by a
'ew. as art In those days was poorly
rewarded. His ideas were so far In
ADVANCE OF the period that he no doubl
suffered from the subllmlty OF his con-
.ept!ons.
Beethoven was always generous. His
friends never applied In vain for as
distance when he had anything 70 give,
Ind his purse-strings were often loosed
or those who had injured him deeply.
vt this time he was much engaged
overseeing the publication OF his plano
Sonatas. Minuettes. and Variations.
The Septet and First SYMPHONIC were
produced in 1900. The Andante Canta-
bile is the second movement from this
symphony, and q we'll known favorlte.
ITS Interpretation, arranged for the vlo-
lin and piano. can only strengthen this
lovely melody in our memories. Some
OF the Quartettes soon followed. Bee
~thoven's relations with women were pc
culIar and characteristic. He was con-
isantly In love. His affection for the
'ountess Gulccardi gave to the world
ais song adelaide" which as an ex-
preston of lofty passion Is famous. The
rendition OF which by our esteemed vo-
calist Will but add new charm to this
beautiful song.
The years from 1905 to 1908 witnessed
the production of the Mount of Oh
ives" "Leonore," "Pastocale," and
"Eroica," besides a number Of Concer-
tos. Songs and Sonates. The Scotch
songs which were written in 1910 in
clude Faithful Johnnie" which It will
song affections Bliss Is full OF love
nd " Ia,.nttno. q rrhn.' thtr,1 q. C,.,,pha.s.
known as the "Eroica." was composed
In reference to a great pe.sonage-Na-
poleon Boraparte-for whom he cher
ished the greatest devotion, and whom
he sought to honor through the medium
Of his music. The Symphony vas COM
menced in 1902 and completed In 1904,
and bore an imposing dedication. How
ever. before the composition was pre-
scented to Napoleon he had accepted the
title OF emperor. This SC enraged and
disappointed Beethoven that he would
never speak Of Napoleon In connection
with the Symphony as he said After
all then, he's nothing but a. ordinary
mortal! He will trample people under
his feet as others have DONE" This Incl
dent clearly illustrates B~eethoven's con-
tempt for position and false titles. Al
though at times he was much courted
by several princes. he was never the
musical slave Of royalty.
Deprived OF His Hearing.
While Beethoven was engaged with
his Symphonies and Sonates, the great
est the world has known, he was de-
prived OF his hearing. The first indIca-
lions OF deafness showed themselves as
early as 1897, and were perceived by him
with an anxiety bordering on despair.
During the last years OF his life con-
versat!on with him could be carried on
by writing only. He was wholly de-
barred from the charms of his own
magnificent compositions. 1t Is related
that when conducting some of his great
Symphonies, when the applause was
deafening, Beethoven could not hear q
sound. When some one realizing the
situation, would turn him around to
see and acknowledge the clapping OF
hands and waving OF handkerchIeis. A