Like his father and his father before him, Beethoven found employment as a musician in the court of Electorate of Cologne. ... He saw this gift as a meal ticket and would cash it in just as Mozart's father had done years before. ... He gave clavier lessons to the wealthy and "he not only considered himself the equal of high-born benefactors but was insulting, bumptious, and rude to them, his patrons tolerated his storm and moods for the sake of his undeniable brilliance." ( Ewen, 1966, pg. 30) He took the audience by surprise during his first public performance. ... " ( Ewen, 1966, pg...

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The piano has long been a valuable member of American families. The instrument has been around since the 1700's and is still popular today as people own them for the enjoyment of music as well as the eye pleasing elegance of the furniture itself. The music that comes from these magnificent instrum...

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Friedrich made attempts to get Karl Maria von Weber as a composition teacher for his talented son, but unfortunately Robert's father died at this point, leaving Schumann to live under the rule of his mother: a stubborn, strong-willed, and dull woman. ... Schumann soon moved to Heidelberg for a change of scene, but started to dismiss law for music even more than before. ... Suddenly, Schumann had to accept that his virtuoso career had finished before it even began. ... Before he left, he took Clara into his arms and kissed her. ... To spite Wieck, the two married on September 12th, 18...

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Friedrich made attempts to get Karl Maria von Weber as a composition teacher for his talented son, but unfortunately Robert's father died at this point, leaving Schumann to live under the rule of his mother: a stubborn, strong-willed, and dull woman. ... Schumann soon moved to Heidelberg for a change of scene, but started to dismiss law for music even more than before. ... Suddenly, Schumann had to accept that his virtuoso career had finished before it even began. ... Before he left, he took Clara into his arms and kissed her. ... To spite Wieck, the two married on September 12th, 18...

• Word Count: 4114
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate