Ludwig Van Beethoven

At the start of the Classical age and in the early 19th century, German composer and pianist Ludwig van Beethoven’s influence was obvious and great. Historically, no one before or since has challenged the assertion that Beethoven was the greatest credited artist who has completely dominated his era in contemporary music as he did. His works rank amongst the most performed of the classical music repertoire.

Even at an early age, his musical talent was clear, and he was intensively and harshly mentored by his father. He published his first set of string quartets in 1801, and his first major orchestral work was back in 1800. It’s a fact that Beethoven never got married nor fathered any children. Though it was said that one of his most well-known piano pieces, titled Fur Elise, was created for the German opera singer Elisabeth Rockel.