"He was put through rigorous lessons with private tutors, sometimes resulting in physical abuse (Solomon 488-490)." ... He ended his tour and made his way back to Bonn to be with her till she died. ... Even though the French Revolution was going on during this time, Haydn kept his word to Beethoven and gave him lessons. ... Beethoven died in 1827. ... It was also noted that right before Beethoven's death that he had been sent a large sum of money from England to make his life easier (Kinderman 345). ...

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Before Beethoven died in 1827, he wrote many symphonies and sonatas. ... The first movement of this sonata, played adagio sostenuto, is fairly widely known and is taught often in piano lessons. ... It is amazing to me that Beethoven could make the notes flow together so wonderfully, producing such a pleasing piece. ... Rather than concluding with a loud bang, the piece dies off as softly as begins. ...

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