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Yes. He was not always deaf but he started going deaf in his late 20s. At this stage, the deafness began to be manifested in the constant ringing in his ears (tinnitus) which eventually became "intolerable", in Beethoven's own words. All the music of his late period was composed when he was totally deaf.
Beethoven himself wrote:
"It is curious that in conversation there are people who do not notice my condition at all; since I have generally been absentminded, they account for it in that way. Often I can scarily hear someone speaking softly, the tones yes, but not the words. However, as soon as anyone shouts it becomes intolerable"
Beethoven began to suffer from a very severe form of "tinnitus" (ringing in the ears) around the year 1796. He hearing gradually deteriorated until, it is believed, he lost nearly 100 percent of his hearing. It has been written that at the premier of his ninth symphony, he had to be turned around to see the tumultuous applause by the audience.
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Was Ludwig Van Beethoven Blind?
Beethoven was not born blind; nor did he become blind. Beethoven became deaf in his late twenties.
Was the composer Bach deaf?
Johann Sebastian Bach was not deaf, Beethoven was. Though Bach was blind for most of his life.
Was Johann Sebastian Bach deaf?
No, John Sebastian Bach was not deaf, that's Beethoven, but I think Bach was blind by the end of his life.
Was Mozart a mute?
Beethoven was not mute, although he was deaf.
When was Beethoven Was Deaf created?
Beethoven Was Deaf was created on 1993-05-10.
Was Ludwig Van Beethoven Blind?
Beethoven was not born blind; nor did he become blind. Beethoven became deaf in his late twenties.
Was the composer Bach deaf?
Johann Sebastian Bach was not deaf, Beethoven was. Though Bach was blind for most of his life.
Was Johann Sebastian Bach deaf?
No, John Sebastian Bach was not deaf, that's Beethoven, but I think Bach was blind by the end of his life.
What ear was Beethoven deaf in?
Beethoven was deaf in both ears.
Was Mozart a mute?
Beethoven was not mute, although he was deaf.
When was Beethoven Was Deaf created?
Beethoven Was Deaf was created on 1993-05-10.
Was Beethoven deaf when he composed his symphony?
yes he was deaf
Who was the most famous deaf person who ever lived?
I would say Beethoven. Helen Keller, she was not only deaf but also blind. She was able to accomplish so much under such terrible circumstances.
Was Schubert deaf?
No, that was Beethoven
Was Beethoven deaf in 1796?
he was half deaf during this time.
Did beethovan still compose after going blind?
Beethovan never went blind, he actually became deaf. After hewent deaf, he did still compose and kept his success alive. But he had to give up his career as a pianist.
Deaf is to post as blind is to what?
Deaf is to post as blind is to read.
