Which of the statements below about Beethoven are true and which are not? Click the "?" to see if you're right. Good luck!
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The "Emperor" Piano Concerto (No. 5) was dedicated to Napoleon. |
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The principal setting of his opera "Fidelio" is a jail. |
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He made his first public appearance as a pianist at the age of 12. |
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He studied composition with two who knew Mozart well: Haydn and Salieri. |
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Beethoven's naturally sunny disposition was on full display in his Sixth Symphony ("Pastoral"). |
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He wrote as many violin concerti as he did operas. |
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As Beethoven's deafness grew worse, he began to insist that those wishing to speak with him learn and use sign language. |
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He proposed marriage to a 15-year-old girl, Therese Malfatti. She accepted his proposal but her parents forbade the marriage. |
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He sued his sister-in-law for custody of his nephew. |
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Beethoven died as a result from injuries sustained after his riding coach overturned. |
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