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| Era | Classical |
| Birth - Death | December 16, 1770 - March 26, 1827 |
| Summary | Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and virtuoso pianist. He was an important figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western classical music, and remains one of the most famous and influential musicians of all time. Born in Bonn, Germany, he moved to Vienna, Austria, in his early twenties and settled there, studying with Joseph Haydn and quickly gaining a reputation as a virtuoso pianist. Beethoven's hearing gradually deteriorated beginning in his twenties, yet he continued to compose masterpieces, and to conduct and perform, even after he was completely deaf. |
| Video | String Quartet No. 13 |
| More Information | Chronology of Beethoven's life Beethoven: The Immortal - the life and works of Ludwig van Beethoven Beethoven-Haus in Bonn, Germany - Extensive collection of Beethoven's compositions and written documents, with sound samples and a digital reconstruction of his last house in Vienna. Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies - the only institution in North America devoted solely to the life, works, and accomplishments of Ludwig van Beethoven Ludwig van Beethoven's website - An impressive sit with biographical information, images, sound files, catalogs of works, and much more. Beethoven Reference Site - Includes a Vienna tour guide and picture gallery of Beethoven's homes. Ludwig van Beethoven Indexed Biography - Chronological charts of events in Beethoven's life First and Early Editions by Beethoven - Catalog from the Music Library of Kunitachi College in Tokyo edited by Yumiko Hasegawa. Beethoven at Auction - The Beethoven Auction Database indexes Beethoven manuscripts, first and early editions, and other materials offered at auction since 1985. The Unheard Beethoven - This website endeavors to make all of Beethoven's unrecorded music readily accessible to the public. Beethovenfest Bonn - Annually festival in August and September Raptus Association for Music Appreciation - THE MAGNIFICENT MASTER Your One-Stop Beethoven Resource - to provide you with the history, life, and music of Beethoven. Ludwig van Beethoven - free scores in the Choral Public Domain Library (ChoralWiki) Free scores by Ludwig van Beethoven - in the Werner Icking Music Archive Beethoven scores - from Mutopia Project |
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