"The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago, the second best time is now." - Chinese Proverb
By the age of five, Beethoven was playing the violin under the tutelage
of his father - an accomplished musician. By the time he was 13,
Beethoven was a concert organist. In his twenties, he was already
studying under the very watchful eyes of Haydn and Mozart. In fact,
Mozart spoke prophetic words when he declared that Beethoven would give
the world something worth listening to by the time his life ended. As
Beethoven began to develop his skills, he became a prolific composer.
During his lifetime, he wrote nine majestic symphonies and five
concertos for piano, not to menti
