Master Piano with Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven (baptised 17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827) was a German composer and pianist who is one of the most revered figures in the history of Western music, known for his works that rank among the most performed of the classical music repertoire and span the transition from the Classical period to the Romantic era. His early period, during which he forged his craft, lasted until 1802; his middle period, marked by individual development from Haydn and Mozart, characterized as heroic, lasted from 1802 to around 1812; and his late period, marked by extensions of his innovations in musical form and expression, lasted from 1812 to 1827, during which time he grew increasingly deaf. Dominant, empathetic, and manic, he prefers solitude and enjoys playing chess. He suffered from a severe illness, possibly typhoid fever, in 1796 and had a traumatic childhood due to his strict father.