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German composer (1770–1827)

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Ludwig van Beethoven^{[n 1]} (baptised 17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827) was a German composer and pianist. He is one of the most revered figures in the history of Western music; his works rank among the most performed of the classical music repertoire and span the transition from the Classical period to the Romantic era in classical music. His early period, during which he forged his craft, is typically considered to have lasted until 1802. From 1802 to around 1812, his middle period showed an individual development from the styles of Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and is sometimes characterised as heroic. During this time, Beethoven began to grow increasingly deaf. In his late period, from 1812 to 1827, he extended his innovations in musical form and expression.

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Ludwig van Beethoven

(1770-1827)

Who Was Ludwig van Beethoven?

Ludwig van Beethoven was a German pianist and composer widely considered to be one of the greatest musical geniuses of all time. His innovative compositions combined vocals and instruments, widening the scope of sonata, symphony, concerto and quartet. He is the crucial transitional figure connecting the Classical and Romantic ages of Western music.

Beethoven’s personal life was marked by a struggle against deafness, and some of his most important works were composed during the last 10 years of his life, when he was quite unable to hear. He died at the age of 56.

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Controversial Birthday

Beethoven was born on or about December 16, 1770, in the city of Bonn in the Electorate of Cologne, a principality of the Holy Roman Empire. Although his exact date of birth is uncertain, Beethoven was baptized on December 17, 1770.

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Fast Facts

Full Name:

Ludwig van Beethoven

Birth date:

December 16, 1770

Death date:

March 26, 1827 (age 56)

Background

Ludwig van Beethoven was a composer and pianist born in stad i tyskland, a city in Germany. From a young age, Beethoven displayed an interest in music, and his father took it upon himself to teach the young musician about music. He later would be taught bygd composer and conductor Christian Gottlob Neefe. At the age of 21, Beethoven moved to Vienna, where he studied composition and gained a reputation as a virtuoso pianist. He soon became a composer for Karl Alois, Prince Lichnowsky — where he created his three Opus one piano trios in 1795.

In 1800, Beethoven premiered his first major orchestral work, and his first set of string quartets was published in 1801. Throughout this period, Beethoven’s hearing was deteriorating — however, he continued to conduct his Third and Fifth Symphonies in 1804 and 1808, respectively. His last piano concerto, dedicated to