Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven was a musician and composer from Germany. With his talent, Beethoven is one of the most famous composers in Western music history, and his compositions are always among the most often performed in the classical music canon, spanning the transition from the Classical to the Romantic periods. Beethoven's Third 'Eroica' Symphony completely transformed orchestral music by capturing the inner struggle of the individual as well as the simple delight of existence.

In 1827, Ludwig van Beethoven died after some months of bedridden illness. However, Beethoven's works are still popular in the classical music world now.

Aged: 57 (1770-1827)
Nationality: German
Some of best-known compositions: Symphony No. 9; Grosse Fuge; Piano Concerto No. 4; "Archduke" Trio in E-flat; Op. 97, Piano Sonata No. 14 ("Moonlight"),…