Ludwig van Beethoven

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) was a German composer and pianist, widely considered one of the greatest and most influential figures in Western classical music. Born in Bonn, he showed prodigious musical talent from a young age and moved to Vienna to study under composers like Joseph Haydn. Beethoven’s career is typically divided into three periods: Early periodMiddle period ("Heroic")Symphony No. 3 (Eroica)Symphony No. 5Piano Concerto No. 5Late periodNinth Symphonylate string quartetsA defining aspect of his life was his progressive hearing loss, which began in his late 20s and led to near-total deafness. Despite this, he continued to compose groundbreaking music, pushing the boundaries of form and expression. Beethoven's legacy endures as a symbol of artistic genius, resilience, and the transformative power of music. Duration - 41m. Author - Evan French. Narrator - Digital Voice Brian E. Published Date - Wednesday, 01 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Evan French ©.