Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven, German composer and pianist. Beethoven inherited the tradition of classical music and inspired the style and spirit of romantic music, thus occupying an important position in the history of music. Although Beethoven experienced hearing loss, he continued to compose music. He composed 9 symphonies, 36 piano sonatas, 10 violin sonatas, 16 string quartets, 1 opera, 2 masses, etc. throughout his life. These works have major innovations in form, harmony and texture, and have influenced the history of music development. Among them, 32 piano sonatas, the Third, Fifth, Sixth and Ninth Symphonies and the "Missa Solemnis" are his representative works and are particularly famous. Beethoven died of illness in 1827. In the Chinese cultural circle, Beethoven is known as the "Sage of Music".