Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827), a German composer and
pianist, bridged the Classical and Romantic eras. Known for his
emotionally charged and groundbreaking compositions, including the Ninth
Symphony and "Moonlight Sonata." Beethoven overcame deafness to create
some of the most influential and best-loved works in the history of
Western classical music. Colorful illustrations plus photographs of
meaningful sites and settings connect readers to important points in
Beethoven’s history. A timeline and B Sharp sidebars add details to the
composer’s life story.

Content Advisor: John Viscardi, Executive Director of Classic Lyric Arts; co-founder of ArtSmart.org