Ludwig van Beethoven (December 16, 1770 - March 26, 1827), born in Bonn, Germany, was one of the representatives of the Vienna classical music school. 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.

Beethoven created a wide range of themes throughout his life, and his important works include 9 symphonies, 1 opera, 32 piano sonatas, 5 piano concertos, multiple orchestral overtures, and violin and cello sonatas. Because of his significant contribution to classical music and his development and innovation of sonata form and symphony suite structure, he was honored as the "Music Saint" and "King of Symphony" by later generations.

In 1827, the London Philharmonic Orchestra gave Beethoven 100 pounds and invited him to compose the "Tenth Symphony" for the orchestra. Before completing it, Beethoven died on March 26 of the same year at the age of 57. .

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The main characteristics of Beethoven’s music:

1. Symphony

The most concentrated expression of Beethoven’s thoughts Development and artistic pursuit were his nine symphonies. Beethoven's symphonies are rich in content, large in scale, and much more complex than those of Haydn and Mozart. The most prominent thing is its sharp conflicts, heroic spirit and positive factors. The image of music is always in the conflict of contradictions. and shown in comparison.

2. Piano works

In addition to symphonies, piano works also play an important role in Beethoven's creations. It can be said that he has been writing piano works throughout his life. The most important are the five piano concertos and the five piano sonatas (Pathétique, Moonlight, Tempest, Dawn, Passionate). The piano sonata is similar to his symphony, with profound thoughts, rich content and broad form.

3. String Quartet

Beethoven’s string quartet finally established its serious ideological and emotional, lyrical and philosophical genre. Especially the late string quartets express the composer's style characteristics, profound psychological portrayal, and free combination of images of various personalities.

4. Vocal works

Beethoven’s vocal works are few in number, but they are of great significance and value. "To My Lover in the Distance" can actually be said to be the first romantic vocal suite. Most of his songs are simple descriptions of daily life.

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