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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Also known as Louis van Beethoven

grandfather of composer Ludwig van Beethoven

Person · Open Library

Born
1770
Died
1827
Works
1202

Top works

  • Ouverture d'Egmont
  • Heiligenstädter Testament
  • Briefe
  • Beethoven-Studien
  • פסטיבל המילניום

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Country
DE
Active from
1770-12-17
Active to
1827-03-26

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
2,743,696
Total plays
56,951,071

Tags

Classicalinstrumentalromanticcomposersclassic

Ludwig van Beethoven (baptised 17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827) was a German composer and pianist. He is regarded as a central figure in the history of Western art music, and his works are among the most frequently performed in the classical repertoire. His career spans the transition from the Classical period to the Romantic era. Beethoven’s early period, generally dated to about 1802, reflects his development within established Classical forms. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Ludwig+van+Be

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Quotes

  • I want to seize fate by the throat.
  • There ought to be but one large art warehouse in the world, to which the artist could carry his art-works, and from which he could carry away whatever he needed. As it is, one must be half a tradesman.
  • Music is like a dream. One that I cannot hear.
  • Nur das Reine im Herzen kann eine gute Suppe machen.
  • Musik höhere Offenbarung ist als alle Weisheit und Philosophie.
  • Music is the one incorporeal entrance into the higher world of knowledge which comprehends mankind but which mankind cannot comprehend.

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