Facts about Ludwig van Beethoven

Summary

Ludwig van Beethoven (born in Bonn, Germany, died in Wien, Austria) was a famous Composer from Germany, who lived between December 17, 1770 and March 26, 1827.

Biography

Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. Beethoven is considered one of the greatest composers in music history. His musical contributions have inspired generations of musicians, composers and music lovers.

Among Beethoven's most famous works is a fifth symphony in C minor, called "Fate Symphony," and the Ninth Symphony in D minor, and his Third Symphony "Eroica" (Italian for "heroic"). Perhaps his best known work and one of the most played piano pieces ever, "For Elise" (which is actually called "For Therese") and Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, also known as the "Emperor Concerto". Beethoven was one of the most important exponents "First Viennese School" (name refer to three composers of the Classical period in Western art music in late-18th-century), next to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Joseph Haydn.

Zodiac etc.

He is born under the zodiac sagittarius, who is known for Philosophical, Motion, Experimentation, Optimism. Our collection contains 20 quotes who is written / told by Ludwig.

Related authors: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Joseph Haydn

Source / external links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_van_Beethoven