To this very day, people do not know the cause of Ludwig van Beethoven’s deafness. However, he is thought of as one of the greatest composers in history. Beethoven learned to overcome his disability through struggle and perseverance. Although people have heard of deafness, often they do not understand the causes and effects.
Deafness results from a variety of problems in the ear. Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when there is damage to the sensory cells in the cochlea (13). Some people get nerve deafness when nerves in the inner ear are not properly working and do not send enough signals to the brain (Royston 9). One could have inherited loss of hearing caused by mutations of genes, which affects multiple cells in the inner ear (Lerner). Others become deaf if they have problems in parts of their ear such as glue ear, when mucus is stuck in the middle of their ear (Royston 31). Some become deaf for other reasons, too. Psychogenic hearing loss is when a person become deaf because they have emotional problems (Hyman 15). The central auditory problem is rare, and the person is not able to attach meaning …show more content…
People have viewed Theater-an-der-Wein his most important concert and Fidelio is still a popular work among operas today (Viegas 42, 47). His earliest composition was published at age twelve. The musician obtained letters of introduction from von Waldstein to Prince Karl Lichnowsky (26). In 1799, Beethoven composed Symphony No. 1 (29). Soon after, it debuted in the Imperial Court Theater in Vienna (30). In all, Beethoven composed 9 symphonies. These symphonies, especially the Ninth, definitely brought attention to his deafness (41). Later, he helped create a new movement of music called Romanticism (38). No one greatly influenced or inspired Beethoven.
To sum up, Ludwig van Beethoven suffered from deafness. He overcame and pushed through the many obstacles he faced. The composer created a path for himself in
Deafness results from a variety of problems in the ear. Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when there is damage to the sensory cells in the cochlea (13). Some people get nerve deafness when nerves in the inner ear are not properly working and do not send enough signals to the brain (Royston 9). One could have inherited loss of hearing caused by mutations of genes, which affects multiple cells in the inner ear (Lerner). Others become deaf if they have problems in parts of their ear such as glue ear, when mucus is stuck in the middle of their ear (Royston 31). Some become deaf for other reasons, too. Psychogenic hearing loss is when a person become deaf because they have emotional problems (Hyman 15). The central auditory problem is rare, and the person is not able to attach meaning …show more content…
People have viewed Theater-an-der-Wein his most important concert and Fidelio is still a popular work among operas today (Viegas 42, 47). His earliest composition was published at age twelve. The musician obtained letters of introduction from von Waldstein to Prince Karl Lichnowsky (26). In 1799, Beethoven composed Symphony No. 1 (29). Soon after, it debuted in the Imperial Court Theater in Vienna (30). In all, Beethoven composed 9 symphonies. These symphonies, especially the Ninth, definitely brought attention to his deafness (41). Later, he helped create a new movement of music called Romanticism (38). No one greatly influenced or inspired Beethoven.
To sum up, Ludwig van Beethoven suffered from deafness. He overcame and pushed through the many obstacles he faced. The composer created a path for himself in