Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) was a German composer and pianist, an iconic figure in classical music whose works are among the most performed of the classical repertoire. His music is notable for its emotional depth, technical complexity, and innovation, particularly his expansion of the symphony, sonata, and quartet. Despite suffering from progressive hearing loss, Beethoven continued to compose, conduct, and perform, with his late works being some of his most profound.