German composer,born in Bonn,son and grandson of musicians and who first made his mark as a virtuoso pianist. Beethoven has become one of the most famous and influential composers in Western music. He was a contemporary of the other Vienna classical composers,Haydn and Mozart,and brought the classical style of music to its peak,but he also was a transitional figure between “classical†and the Romantic period that was developing. His most important works include nine symphonies,five piano concertos,thirty-two piano sonatas,sixteen string quartets and one opera | |
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