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'''Ludwig van Beethoven''' (baptized December 17, 1770 - March 26, 1827) was a German composer of the late Classical and early Romantic eras.
'''Ludwig van Beethoven''' (baptized December 17, 1770 - March 26, 1827) was a German composer of the late [[Classical period (music)|Classical]] and early [[Romantic period (music)|Romantic]] eras.
Widely considered to be among the greatest, if not the greatest composer of western art music,{{fact}} he was also an accomplished pianist. His compositions include some of the most famous and enduring music ever written.
Widely considered to be among the greatest, if not the greatest composer of western art music,{{fact}} he was also an accomplished pianist. His compositions include some of the most famous and enduring music ever written.
The most remarkable thing about Beethoven is that he completely lost his hearing, yet continued to compose music despite the fact that he could not even hear himself play. In fact, some of his greatest works were composed after he had fallen deaf, including the famous Ninth Symphony.
The most remarkable thing about Beethoven is that he completely lost his hearing, yet continued to compose music despite the fact that he could not even hear himself play. In fact, some of his greatest works were composed after he had fallen deaf, including the famous Ninth Symphony.
His works include nine symphonies, sixteen string quartets, 32 piano sonatas, five piano concertos, a violin concerto, an opera (''Fidelio''), the ''Missa Solemnis'', and numerous other pieces, including chamber music, overtures, incidental music, and songs.
His works include nine [[Symphony|symphonies]], sixteen [[string quartet]]s, 32 [[piano sonata]]s, five [[piano concerto]]s, a [[violin concerto]], an [[opera]] (''Fidelio''), the ''Missa Solemnis'', and numerous other pieces, including [[chamber music]], [[overture]]s, incidental music, and [[song]]s.
Some of his most popular compositions include the piano bagatelle "Fur Elise" and the ''Moonlight Sonata.'', opus 27 no. 2.
Some of his most popular compositions include the piano bagatelle "Fur Elise" and the ''Moonlight Sonata.'', opus 27 no. 2.