Mark K. Ehlert wrote:

>Multiplication was his bugaboo.  He was still going over multiplication
>tables while on his deathbed with the help of little Gerhard von Breuning.
>(Perhaps Joyce will correct me if I'm wrong here).

I read the Beethoven issues with basic math in the Solomon biography.  He
seemed to specifically mention subtraction giving Beethoven a tough time.

As for Mozart and LaTourettes Syndrome, I defer to Peter Davies book on
Mozart's illnesses and mental health as a great resource.

Kim
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