LIFE
When where you born?
I was born in december 1770
When were you first recognized?
In my adolescence as a prodigy
Did you defend any political or social causes?
I defended causes inspired by the french revolution
Did you eat something peculiar or have a favorite dish?
I loved some good wine and fish
What was happening while you were born?
México was still New-spain, under spanish rule
Where were you born?
I grew up in Bonn, a musical city in Germany
Did you win any prizes?
No, but I got great prestige
With what other important figures did you socialize?
I sotialized with Goethe, Haydm, and Napoleon
Did you have a favorite animal?
I admired horses and nature in general
What happened when you died?
México was a newly independant country and they were on their first precident
Where and when did you die?
I died in Vienna, Austria, 1827
What was your biggest obstacle?
I went deaf and it did not help me on my musical career
Did you help other people?
Yes, people said I transmited hope and freedom
Did you have a supersticion or a strange ritual?
I always carried a book to write musical ideas
What happened when you composed your first piece?
Mécixo was still under spanish rule, so they didn't get my music, or any european music.
Did you get married?
I never got married or have any children
What was your biggest achievement?
People say I revolutioniced classical music
Did you have enemies?
Yes, a lot of critics didn't like my style
How did you normally dress?
I dressed with old clothes and not to prepared
What happened when you lived trough the french ravolution?
Spain censored most of the news going to México but people started to get the idea of freedom
How was your childhood?
My father was strict because he wanted a "prodigy"
Were you a natural leader?
I was, but sometimes I preffer to be alone
How did you change music?
I made music mor expressive and personañl
What is a suprising fact not a lot of people know about you?
I kept writing music even after going deaf, I "heard" the music in my head
Did you become famous in México?
Not while I was alive because new-spain didn't get as much european music