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Beethoven receives his first lesson in music composition from Haydn

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12 December marks the beginning of a significant musical journey as a young Ludwig van Beethoven embarks on his formal composition studies under the guidance of the renowned composer Franz Joseph Haydn

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Publisted at 7:44 AM, Thu Dec 12th, 2024

On 12 December 1792, a pivotal moment in the history of classical music unfolded in Vienna.

A 22-year-old Ludwig van Beethoven, already a prodigious pianist, sought the tutelage of the esteemed composer Franz Joseph Haydn.

This marked the beginning of a transformative period in Beethoven's life, as he delved deeper into the intricacies of musical composition under the guidance of one of the era's greatest masters.

This partnership, though brief, would leave an enduring impact on Beethoven's artistic development, shaping his future as a revolutionary force in the world of classical music.

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