Young David has a school assignment to learn about Beethoven and his music. Fortunately, his grandfather can not only play Beethoven's music for him, but he can also tell David the story of Beethoven's life. David learns that Beethoven learned to play piano at age four and kept composing music his whole life, even after losing his hearing. David can't help but appreciate the man and his music, which people have been listening to and enjoying for more than 200 years.