... five children of which three survived. Ludwig van Beethoven was the first child to survive, probably making him the most cherished especially in his father's eyes. The other two surviving siblings were Casper and Nikolaus. They were said to have played extremely important roles in Beethoven's life. Johann ... keyboard. Beethoven continued to play at concerts, as well as taking music lessons with instructors other than his father. When visiting the Fischer Family one day Johann proclaimed, "My son Ludwig is my only comfort now in life. He is improving in his music to such an extent that he...

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... with his brother, Bach attended school at the town gymnasium and was encouraged by his older brother to study composition. Understanding his brothers role as a father figure now, (J.S.) Bach was pleased to attend school. Although he was an unruly youth who despised authority, it did not keep him from furthering his ... the organ loft of the church. There are precious accounts that Bach was upset with the performance of the church choir for which he played for. He claimed that "a eothe" voices could never make the music soar to the sky as it should (loosely translated). It was here that Ba...

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