TIL that Beethoven composed some of his greatest works, including his Ninth Symphony, while completely deaf. He relied on his understanding of musical theory, memory, and vibrations to create music.
https://www.mso.com.au/the-blog/2022-how-did-beethoven-write-one-of-his-greatest-compositions-while-deaf
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How did Beethoven write one of his greatest compositions while deaf?
Written in 1823 and first performed in 1824, Beethoven’s Symphony No.9 is often referred to as the composer’s greatest work – but did you know that he was deaf when he wrote this famous piece? Born in Bonn, Germany in 1770, Beethoven was born into a…Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
