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German composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827) stands as one of the greatest musical geniuses of all time. Even from a very young age, he displayed his extraordinary talent and has been regarded as the most renowned composer since Mozart's time. However, when he reached the age of 30, Beethoven faced an unimaginable adversity for a musician, which was deafness.
Illustration of Beethoven – the great composer known for timeless masterpieces that are famous even to this dayWhy did Beethoven suffer from deafness?
Beethoven himself endured pain, struggle, and refused to accept his condition.
Some hearing aids and instruments in the 19th century. 
Beethoven's mastery in music is undeniable, even amidst his struggle with deafness. Despite the condition not diminishing the quality, modern experts acknowledge its influence, altering Beethoven's music.
In his early works, when his hearing was intact, Beethoven often utilized high notes. As his hearing declined, he leaned towards lower notes, which he could perceive clearly. High notes resurfaced in his later compositions, indicating his mastery in visualizing the pieces in his imagination.
Source: ClassicFM
