Beethoven had won many patrons and aristocrats, who helped him with shelter, food and funds. It was also because of them and their public relations, Beethoven had easier access to venues for performances.
In his adulthood, he experienced deafness. In his letter to his Friend, he confessed his disability. He also said, “In my profession it is a terrible handicap”. He lived alone in a country side. He experienced all the tragic moments in his life, his father died due to alcoholism and his mother died when was young. However, his weakness became his strength. He used his surrounding environment and his life experiences as an inspiration for his works. For instance, the loss of his mother and his unpleasant years as a child gave ways too many