Why did Beethoven start playing the piano?

Why did Beethoven start playing the piano? In March 1778, at the age of seven, Beethoven performed in public for the first time, billed as a piano-playing “Wunderkind”. This was followed by many smaller performances, including private concerts. A normally shy child, Beethoven found that music boosted his self-confidence. How old was Beethoven when he […]

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