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  1. Ludwig van Beethoven - Wikipedia

    Born in Bonn, Beethoven displayed his musical talent at a young age. He was initially taught intensively by his father, Johann van Beethoven, and later by Christian Gottlob Neefe. Under …

  2. Ludwig van Beethoven | Biography, Music, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 17, 2025 · Ludwig van Beethoven, German composer, the predominant musical figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras.

  3. Ludwig van Beethoven - World History Encyclopedia

    Jul 5, 2023 · Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 to 1827) was a German composer of Classical and Romantic music; he is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians to have ever lived.

  4. Ludwig van Beethoven: A Musical Genius Bridging Classical and …

    Explore the life of Ludwig van Beethoven, the innovative composer who transformed music history by bridging the Classical and Romantic eras with his revolutionary works.

  5. Ludwig van Beethoven | Kennedy Center

    He is widely recognized as one of the greatest composers of the Western European music tradition. His work crowned the classical period as well as initiated the romantic era in music. …

  6. Ludwig van Beethoven | Biography, history, music, facts | Classic FM

    Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) was a German composer and pianist, who is arguably the defining figure in the history of Western classical music.

  7. Beethoven timeline: 21 key dates from an extraordinary life

    Apr 15, 2025 · Beethoven timeline: a very quick guide to some of the most important moments in the great composer's eventful life

  8. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827): Biography, Music + More

    Ludwig van Beethoven is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest composers in history. His originality, the sophistication of his composing techniques, and the variety and profundity of his …

  9. DNA From Beethoven's Hair Reveals a Surprise 200 Years Later

    5 days ago · On a stormy Monday in March, 1827, the German composer Ludwig van Beethoven passed away after a protracted illness.

  10. December 16 in Music History: Beethoven's birthday

    3 days ago · Sylvester James passed away, The Jimi Hendrix Experience released their first single, Mick Taylor revealed that he was departing The Rolling Stones, Mott The Hoople called …