Beethoven, composer pianist, Classical, Romantic

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This medal is a plaque of my German items offer Visit my page with the offers, please. You will find many interesting items related to this subject. To see other medals, related to this subject, Germany; related to Music Chopin Poland; History The plaque has been issued in 1970 in Germany to commemorate the 100 th anniversary of the death of Ludwig van Beethoven. Ludwig van Beethoven ( baptized December 17 , 1770 [1] – March 26 , 1827 ) was a German composer . He is regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of music , and was a crucial figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western classical music . His music and his reputation inspired — and in many cases intimidated — ensuing generations of composers, musicians, and audiences. [2] While primarily known today as a composer, Beethoven was also a celebrated pianist . Born in Bonn , Germany , he moved to Vienna , Austria , in his early twenties and settled there, studying with Joseph Haydn and quickly gaining a reputation as a virtuoso pianist. Despite gradual hearing loss beginning in his twenties, Beethoven continued to produce notable masterpieces throughout his life, even when he was totally deaf. Beethoven was also one of the first composers to work freelance — arranging subscription concerts, selling his compositions read more