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 "e;Moonlight Sonata,"e; 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.