A Documentary Film

Ludwig van Beethoven

1770 – 1827

Ludwig van Beethoven (December 17, 1770 – March 26, 1827) was a German composer and pianist whose music represents a pivotal bridge between the Classical and Romantic eras of Western classical music. Despite losing his hearing, he composed some of the most celebrated works in the classical...

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The Film

Chapters

Origins

The Beginning

The Rise

Building a Legacy

Beethoven transformed music from Classical elegance to Romantic emotional expression.

The Work

Defining Moments

3 "Eroica" in E-flat major, Op.

The Peak

Greatest Achievements

Beethoven is universally regarded as one of the greatest composers in history, whose influence extends beyond classical music to all Western art.

The Legacy

Lasting Impact

Beethoven's personal life was marked by isolation, unfulfilled love, family struggles, and the tragedy of deafness while creating his greatest works.

In Their Words

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- First and Second Symphonies ## Middle Period (1800-1814) This

— Overview

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- **Late String Quartets** - Including Op. 131 and Op. 132 - **Diabelli Variations** - **Missa Solemnis** ## Personal Life Beethoven never married, though he was in love several times. His

— Overview

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(1804) - Originally dedicated to Napoleon - Revolutionary scale and emotion - Symphony No. 5 (1808) - Most famous symphony - Fate knocking at the door - Symphony No. 6

— Career Trajectory and Milestones

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(1808) - Programmatic nature music - Symphony No. 7 (1812) - Rhythmic vitality - Piano Concerto No. 5

— Career Trajectory and Milestones

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(1824) - First major symphony with voices -

— Career Trajectory and Milestones

The Work

Innovations

Year	Title	Role/Impact	Type
1770	Introduction	Recording	Album
1814	Deafness and Late Period	Recording	Album
1824	The Ninth Symphony	Recording	Album
1827	Death and Legacy	Recording	Album
1792	Move to Vienna	Recording	Album
1770	Birth and Family	Recording	Album