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Ludwig van Beethoven

1770–1827 · Classical period (1750–1820) · 6 melodies

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) was a composer and pianist born in Bonn who spent his adult life in Vienna, one of the most famous composers in history. Melodies you can play here: Beethoven's 5th Symphony, Für Elise, Moonlight Sonata.

He kept composing after losing his hearing, and his Ninth Symphony (1824) ends with the Ode to Joy melody. Für Elise, the Moonlight Sonata and the opening of the Fifth Symphony are among the best-known pieces of music in the world.

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