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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Born 17 December 1770. Died 26 March 1827.

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Biography

Ludwig van Beethoven (English pronunciation: /ˈlʊdvɪɡ væn ˈbeɪtoʊvɨn/ (US), /ˈlʊdvɪɡ væn ˈbeɪthoʊvɨn/ (UK); German: [ˈluːt.vɪç fan ˈbeːt.hoːfən]  ( listen); baptised 17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827) was a German composer and pianist. He was a crucial figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western classical music, and remains one of the most acclaimed and influential composers of all time.

Born in Bonn, of the Electorate of Cologne and a part of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation in present-day Germany, he moved to Vienna in his early twenties and settled there, studying with Joseph Haydn and quickly gaining a reputation as a virtuoso pianist. His hearing began to deteriorate in the late 1790s, yet he continued to compose, conduct, and perform, even after becoming completely deaf.

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  1. Piano Concertos 3, 4 & 5 2009

    Piano Concertos 3, 4 & 5 (Scottish Chamber Orchestra feat. conductor: Sir Charles Mackerras, piano: Arturo Pizarro)

    Reviewed by Michael Quinn

    These studio readings exult in vital spontaneity and alert reciprocity

  2. Cello Sonatas Vol 1 2008

    Cello Sonatas, Volume 1 (feat. cello: Daniel Müller-Schott, piano: Angela Hewitt)

    Reviewed by Charlotte Gardner

    An expressiveness that borders on the sublime.

  3. Piano Concertos Nos. 2, 3 2004

    Piano Concertos Nos. 2, 3 (Mahler Chamber Orchestra feat. conductor: Claudio Abbado, piano: Martha Argerich)

    Reviewed by Andrew McGregor

    In an ideal world, Beethoven would always feel as shockingly fresh as this.

  4. Piano Trios 1990

    Piano Trios

    Reviewed by Andrew McGregor

    At last...after the Brahms, Dvorák, Schubert and Schumann Piano Trios, the Florestans...

  5. Piano Sonatas

    Piano Sonatas

    Reviewed by Andrew McGregor

    'From the almost unfeasibly grave introduction to the 'Pathétique' to the torrential...

  6. Piano Concertos 1 - 5

    Piano Concertos 1 & 2

    Reviewed by Andrew McGregor

    A 3-disc set of all five of Beethoven's Piano Concertos, bringing together renowned...

  7. Complete Violin Sonatas

    Violin Sonatas

    Reviewed by Matthew Shorter

    A 3-cd set of all ten of Beethoven's sonatas for violin and piano, from outstanding...

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