15. After the premier of his Ninth Symphony, he turned around to see people clapping, but could not hear a sound.
16. In 1811, at the age of 31, he attempted and failed to perform Piano Concerto No. 5, the “Emperor.” After this failed attempt, he never performed in public again.
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19. Some of Beethoven's Works Opus 80 "Choral Fantasy Turkish March Menuet in G Moonlight Sonata Symphony #9 Beethoven's #5 Symphony Fur Elise
20. Beethoven died on March 26, 1827 at the age of 57. The cause of death is unknown, but the impact that Beethoven made truly was an art in itself.