About
Boisterous musician known for his creativity, especially with regard to operas like Cendrillon and his chamber music.
Before Fame
He wrote the dramatic opera Romeo et Juliette, which critics considered to be the height of his artistic accomplishments.
Trivia
He was responsible for the first performance of The Creation, which was composed by Joseph Haydn.
Family Life
His father forced him to abandon music and join the Prussian army, which he deserted.
Associated With
He was publicly humiliated after he dared Ludwig van Beethoven to a competition of skill. Beethoven, of course, won.
