Beethoven generally refers to Ludwig van Beethoven, Ludwig van Beethoven (December 16, 1770 - March 26, 1827), Born in Bonn, Germany, he is one of the representatives of the Vienna Classical School and a composer of the European Classical Period.
Beethoven spent his childhood under the strict and harsh education of his father, which created his stubborn, sensitive and excited character. He settled in Vienna for the rest of his life at the age of 22. The Third Symphony, composed between 1803 and 1804, marked the mature stage of his creation.
In the following more than 20 years, his numerous musical works pushed classical music to its peak through strong artistic appeal and grandeur, and heralded the arrival of romantic music in the 19th century. Beethoven died in Vienna on March 26, 1827, at the age of 57.
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In 1803, the oratorio "Christ on the Mount of Olives" and "Kreutzer Violin Sonata in A major" were premiered ; In the same year, he completed the "Piano Concerto No. 3".
In April 1805, the "Third (Eroica) Symphony" premiered, with Beethoven personally serving as the conductor. This work was an important sign that Beethoven entered a mature period of creation; on November 20 of the same year, the opera "Fidelio" premiered at the Royal Theater in Vienna.
In 1806, he composed the "Razmovsky String Quartet", "Fourth Piano Concerto", "Fourth Symphony", and Violin Concerto.
In December 1808, the "Sixth (Pastoral) Symphony" had its premiere at the Vienna Theater. In 1809, "Coriolan Overture", "Symphony No. 5 (Destiny)", and "Mass in C Major" were published one after another.
In November 1810, the "Fifth Piano Concerto" premiered in Leipzig and achieved great success. At the same time, Beethoven was estranged from many relatives and friends due to his deafness.
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