John E Klapproth was born in West Germany. After studying Mathematics and Physics in Frankfurt, and Sociology and Psychology in Regensburg, he worked as an Industrial Psychologist and as a Computer Programmer. In 1987, he moved to New Zealand and had a spell in Melbourne (1996-2007). Currently he is employed by the NZ Government in Wellington. John first became fascinated by Beethoven's music when hearing the Symphony #8 on the radio - he turned it so loud that the neighbors complained! He has been hooked ever since. His favorites are the "Pastoral" Symphony and Op. 114. John owns a fairly com...