Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven is a popular Classical artist from Germany, born on December 17, 1770.

Ludwig van Beethoven (baptised 17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827) was a German composer and pianist. He is regarded as one of the central figures in the history of Western music. His compositions, which are among the most frequently performed in the classical repertoire, mark a transition from the Classical period to the Romantic era. His career is often divided into three periods: the early period, ending around 1802, in which he developed his compositional style; the middle period .