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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.
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∙ 9y agoHe wasn't a conductor. But he conducted some premiers of his work. İt is some sort of tradition actually. But as his hearing deteriorates orchestra (in our time this term is too strict for 18th and early 19th century orchestras) followed konzertmeister more than him. And I think it should be noted he wasn't known as a conductor in start of his "composer career" but he was known as a superb pianist. Even after he stopped performing in public (because of his deafness) he was great. Maybe even better than he was in his youth.
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∙ 12y agoBoth.
Beethoven was a performer of music before he was a composer. However, due to his incredible talent, he has become better known as a composer.
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∙ 13y agoYes he did :)
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Why didn't Beethoven conduct his Symphony?
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.
Who helped Beethoven conduct Symphony number 5?
Claudio Abbado
What was Beethoven's last name?
LudwigFull name: Ludwig van Beethoven
Is beethoven french?
No, Beethoven is German.
What is the name of the Beethoven music played in the film 'Beethoven'?
Beethoven's 5th.
Why didn't Beethoven conduct his Symphony?
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.
Who helped Beethoven conduct Symphony number 5?
Claudio Abbado
What does Ludwig van Beethoven do for a living?
Compose, conduct, teach, write lyrics, play the piano, violin, and organ
What symphony did beethoven conduct the premiere of and have to be turned round to acknowledge the applause?
Symphony No.9 in D Minor "Choral"
What are all the names in beethoven movie series?
Beethoven's 1st, Beethoven's 2nd, Beethoven's 3rd, Beethoven's 4th, and Beethoven's Big Break
What were some of the achievement of beethoven?
beethoven is beethoven
What were some of beethoven's achievement?
beethoven is beethoven
What was Beethoven's last name?
LudwigFull name: Ludwig van Beethoven
Is beethoven french?
No, Beethoven is German.
Was Beethoven dyslexic?
no Beethoven was not
What is the name of the Beethoven music played in the film 'Beethoven'?
Beethoven's 5th.
How many wives did Beethoven have?
There are no records to indicate that Beethoven ever married.
