He was both. He started out by being a musician and playing the piano and other various instruments, but later in life he began to compose pieces for the theater and other reasons. A few years later he ended up conducting them.
Prior to being beset with deafness, Beethoven did conduct his symphonies. Once his deafness became too profound, he was unable to conduct, simply because he could not hear the orchestra.
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LudwigFull name: Ludwig van Beethoven
No, Beethoven is German.
Beethoven's 5th.
Prior to being beset with deafness, Beethoven did conduct his symphonies. Once his deafness became too profound, he was unable to conduct, simply because he could not hear the orchestra.
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Symphony No.9 in D Minor "Choral"
Compose, conduct, teach, write lyrics, play the piano, violin, and organ
Beethoven's 1st, Beethoven's 2nd, Beethoven's 3rd, Beethoven's 4th, and Beethoven's Big Break
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LudwigFull name: Ludwig van Beethoven
No, Beethoven is German.
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Beethoven's 5th.
There are no records to indicate that Beethoven ever married.