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Historical FiguresComposer, Pianist

Ludwig van Beethoven

1770 - 1827

Komponist der Wiener Klassik und Frühromantik

Kurzinfos

Born

1770

Died

1827

Profession

Composer, Pianist

Nationality

German

Biography

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) war ein deutscher Komponist und Pianist, der trotz fortschreitender Taubheit einige der schönsten Werke der Musikgeschichte schuf. Geboren in Bonn, übersiedelte er nach Wien, wo er seine berühmten Sinfonien, Klaviersonaten und Kammermusikwerke komponierte. Seine 9. Sinfonie mit der "Ode an die Freude" ist heute die Europahymne.

Historical Significance

Revolutionized classical music by expanding symphonic form and emotional expression. His works bridge the Classical and Romantic periods, establishing the concept of the artist as heroic figure. Despite deafness, created humanity's most celebrated musical works.

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