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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 and early Romantic eras.

Widely considered to be among the greatest, if not the greatest composer of western art music, 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, he was also an accomplished pianist.  His compositions include some of the most famous and enduring music ever written.  

*The first recording of all 32 of Beethoven's piano sonatas was made by pianist [[Artur Schnabel]].  

*The first recording of all 32 of Beethoven's piano sonatas was made by pianist [[Artur Schnabel]].  

*Beethoven described the piano as "the god of all instruments" and wrote more for piano than for any other instrument.

*Beethoven described the piano as "the god of all instruments" and wrote more for piano than for any other instrument.