FAQ About Beethoven (Ludwig van Beethoven)

Where did Beethoven spend most of his professional life?

Beethoven spent most of his professional life in Vienna, Austria. He moved there in 1792 at the age of 21 to study with Joseph Haydn and decided to make Vienna his permanent home. Vienna, a hub for musicians and composers, provided Beethoven with the opportunity to grow his career, gain patronage, and interact with other musicians and patrons of the arts.