What is a main idea of this text?
A. Losing his hearing was a devastating experience for Beethoven.
B. In Beethoven's time, going to concerts was a hobby for many rich people as this was
one of the few ways one could listen to music.
C. Beethoven is one of the greatest composers ever who was able to create musical
masterpieces even when he was deaf.
D. Beethoven's personality sometimes got in the way of his performances.