1. He was a demon of a pianist -- but learned to play the violin before learning the piano.2. Johann van Beethoven, his father, tried to promote little Ludwig as a child prodigy, in the manner of Mozart.
Mercury News, California — 1. He was a demon of a pianist -- but learned to play the violin before learning the piano.2. Johann van Beethoven, his father, tried to promote little Ludwig as a child ... more info