In it, Beethoven revealed his struggle with ... This loss profoundly impacted his personal and professional life, but his drive to compose remained undeterred. Gastrointestinal issues plagued ...

It was a tragic irony Beethoven wished the world understood, not just from a personal perspective ... the composer had to deal with in his adult life. From at least the age of 22 he is said ...

What makes Beethoven’s life story unique is the early onset of a physical ailment that could have stopped the virtuoso from continuing to produce masterpieces. Beethoven started losing his ...

Starting at the end, Georgia and Henry look at the report of Beethoven's post-mortem, carried out by Dr. Johannes Wagner in Vienna on the day after Beethoven died, 27th March, 1827. It makes grim ...

Me. Charles Hazlewood marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Beethoven with an insightful film exploring his work, genius, health and personal life.