Beethoven

[Jason Yan]

Arguably the greatest composer of all time. Also the name of a shitty movie.

[Oralee]

German composer who lived 1770-1827.
Composer of 9 syphonies, 23 piano sonatas and numerous other woks, is aknowledged by many as one of the greatest classical composers the world has ever seen.
He began to lose his hearing in 1801, and pursued a rather erratic form of behavior. His opera, Fidelio, completely flopped and Beethoven had to revise it several times. He also became depressed because of his failure in his desire to become married. However, it was during this time he wrote Symphony no.9, (while completely deaf) which is now reconized by many as the finest Symphony ever composed.
Other famous works include:
Sonata Pathetique Op. 13
Sonata quasi una Fantasia, Op. 27
Symphony 5
Fur Elise
He is amongst the Big Four of the classical composing community, with [Bach], [Mozart] and [Tchaikovsky].

[Julene]

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Possibly the most revolutionary and effective composer of all time, Ludwig van Beethoven wrote 9 symphonies with sketches for a tenth, 5 piano concerti, a violin concerto, 32 sonatas (not 23 like it says up there), 16 string quartets, and other various works: in all, over 130 number opera (plural of opus) and numerous other works labeled work without opus. His five piano concerti have sold more copies than almost any other classical record. Beethoven was composer in both the classical and romantic periods. His third symphony in Eb major, eroica, is said to be the beginning of the romantic period.
Near his last 20 years of life, he finally accepted he was going deaf and went into a state of severe depression, during which he composed very little, but what he did compose, including the famous chorale symphony in Dm (no. 9), was great. Unfortunately, his opera, Fidelio, failed horribly because of Beethovens diminishing hearing.
The greatest mistake of Beethovens career was Work Without Opus No. 59: Bagatelle in A minor (Für Elise for you non-musicologists). This piece, besides mozarts K 545, is the most-spammed piece by pianists in the history of the world. In fact, it pisses them off, so just dont play it!
Famous Pieces by Beethoven include:
Symphony No. 3 in Eb major eroica
Symphony No. 5 in Cm
Symphony No. 6 in F major pastorale
Symphony No. 9 in Dm chorale
Piano Concerto No. 5 in Eb major emperor
Piano Sonata No. 8 in Cm pathetique
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C#m moonlight (quasi un fantasia)
Piano Sonata No. 29 in Bb major hammerklavier
33 Variations on a Waltz by Diabelli
WoO 59 in Am Für Elise

[Lanell]

lovely, lovely, Ludwig Van.

[Greta]

One of the best classical composers who lived on Earth. He did most of his best work, while he was deaf, which is fantastic. The best One in my opinion is Fur Elise.

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[Kai]

Ludvig Van Beethoven born in Bonn in 1770 died in 1827. Ushered in the Romantic era of music from the classical period. Which was dominated by W.A.Mozart.

[Britney]

A deaf 18th century composer who heard notes in their head by feeling the vibrations from the piano. Rivals even the great Mozart, and ushered in a new era of classical music called romanticism. Popular works that are remixed now include: 5th Symphony, Moonlight Sonata, and Fur Elise.

[Little_Girl]

Someone that is well in tuned with communicating and working well with other people in a loud factory.

[Hina Muqadas]

One from the best classical composers who lived on Earth. He did most of his best work, while he was deaf, which is fantastic. The best One in my opinion is Fur Elise.

[Hina Muqadas]

The greatest [piano player] in the universe. Can/Could play the piano faster than you could say the word piano.

Also he has awesome songs, [Moonlight Sonata] and [Beethoven] 9th. His songs often get remixed, which are pretty awesome too.