Born in Bonn, Beethoven displayed his musical talent at a young age. He was initially taught intensively by his father, Johann van Beethoven, and later by Christian Gottlob Neefe. Under …

Oct 24, 2025 · Ludwig van Beethoven, German composer, the predominant musical figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras.

Explore the life of Ludwig van Beethoven, the innovative composer who transformed music history by bridging the Classical and Romantic eras with his revolutionary works.

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) was a German composer and pianist, who is arguably the defining figure in the history of Western classical music.

Ludwig van Beethoven, as painted by Christian Hornemann in 1803. In his early thirties, the composer had already completed many works that are still played today.

Jul 17, 2024 · Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer whose Symphony 5 is a beloved classic. Some of his greatest works were composed while Beethoven was going deaf.

Jul 5, 2023 · Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 to 1827) was a German composer of Classical and Romantic music; he is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians to have ever lived.