All of the following statements are true of Ludwig van Beethoven, except which one?
A. Beethoven wrote much of his greatest music when he was functionally blind
B. Beethoven's symphonies generally adhere to the classical music format, but move beyond the boundaries of classical structure and are longer and more complex than any instrumental work by Mozart or Hadyn
C. Beethoven used surging rhythms and gradations of loudness and softness to enhance the expressive impact of his famous Symphony No. 5 in C minor, reflecting his Romantic rule-breaking spirit
D. Beethoven was known for being temperamental and defiant, and he declared contempt for the nobility and generally ignored their demands
Answer: A. Beethoven wrote much of his greatest music when he was functionally blind
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