LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770-1827) - Born in Bonn, Germany, Beethoven was a transition figure from the Classical period to the Romantic period. As a composer of symphonies, concertos, sonatas, et al, he earned money from the growing middle-class public.

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Ludwig van Beethoven is performer of piano
Ludwig van Beethoven born in Bonn, Germany
Ludwig van Beethoven has dates 1770-1827
Ludwig van Beethoven was composer of Classical Music