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Beethoven's 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 [[lieder|song]]s.

Beethoven's 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 [[lieder|song]]s.

The composer's works are often divided into three periods: the Early, Middle, and Late Periods. The Early Period music shows a strong affinity for the music of Mozart and Haydn, Beethoven's instructors, and is firmly in the realm of the Classical style. The Middle Period produced some of the most famous works, including the Fifth Symphony. The The Third Symphony, also called "Eroica" is considered to be the first movement of the Romantic period. Beethoven's Late Period is characterized by a highly romantic and introspective nature. His most enduring works, including the Ninth Symphony and the late string quartets, come from this period.

The composer's works are often divided into three periods: the Early, Middle, and Late Periods. The Early Period music shows a strong affinity for the music of Mozart and Haydn, the latter of whom was Beethoven's instructor, and is firmly in the realm of the Classical style. The Middle Period produced some of the most famous works, including the Fifth Symphony. The The Third Symphony, also called "Eroica" is considered to be the first movement of the Romantic period. Beethoven's Late Period is characterized by a highly romantic and introspective nature. His most enduring works, including the Ninth Symphony and the late string quartets, come from this period.

Many of his compositions remain popular with the general public, such as the piano bagatelle "Fur Elise", the ''Moonlight Sonata.'' (a title not actually attributed to Beethoven), opus 27 no. 2, and many of the symphonies. The late string quartets are still considered "difficult" music, though they still have a strong following among devoted followers of classical music.

Many of his compositions remain popular with the general public, such as the piano bagatelle "Fur Elise", the ''Moonlight Sonata.'' (a title not actually attributed to Beethoven), opus 27 no. 2, and many of the symphonies. The late string quartets are still considered "difficult" music, though they still have a strong following among devoted followers of classical music.