1. The early period of Vienna was from 1794 to 1802. During this period he wrote 13 piano sonatas. The most representative "heroic nature" of Beethoven's musical style has been initially reflected in these works. "Pathété", which was born during this period, is an expression of his painful heart when he was threatened by deafness.

2. The mature period is 1803-1814. During this period he published 14 more sonatas. These works are one of the important signs that Beethoven broke away from the tradition of the 18th century and became piano works that entered his innovative stage. From "The Tempest" we can see that Beethoven used the most ordinary materials and the simplest musical language to express his richest emotions and most profound thoughts.

3. The late period of creation was from 1814 to 1827. During this period, Beethoven composed his last five piano sonatas, which are the embodiment of Beethoven's late style. The piano sonatas of this period are no longer as emotionally intense and full of contradictions as the early and middle works, but instead give people extraordinary tranquility and spiritual sublimation. From 1824 to 1825, the "Ninth Symphony" and its chorus were premiered; in March 1825, the "Missa Solemnis" was completed.

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Ludwig van Beethoven (December 16, 1770 - March 26, 1827), was born in Bonn, Germany. One of the representatives of the Vienna Classical School and a composer during the European Classical period.

He settled in Vienna for his whole life at the age of 22. The "Third Symphony" composed between 1803 and 1804 marked the mature stage of his creation. In the following 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.

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 "Saint of Music" and "King of Symphony" by later generations.

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