Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist who is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the transition between Classical and Romantic music. Born on December 16, 1770, in Bonn, Germany, Beethoven began his musical training at a young age and went on to become one of the most renowned composers of his time.
Beethoven's compositional style was characterized by its dramatic intensity and expressive depth. He is perhaps best known for his symphonies, including his iconic Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67, and his Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, which features a choral finale setting the text of Friedrich Schiller's "An die Freude" (Ode to Joy). He also wrote numerous piano sonatas, string quartets, and chamber music works.
In addition to his musical contributions, Beethoven was known for his personal struggles, including his hearing loss and his tumultuous relationships with patrons and fellow artists. Despite these challenges, he continued to compose some of the most beloved and enduring music in the classical repertoire, leaving behind a legacy that has inspired generations of musicians and music lovers alike.
Vinyl LP Album Walter Gieseking - Beethoven Sonata's Columbia SAX 2259
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NM BEETHOVEN - PIANO SONATAS 21 & 28 LP, Emil Gilels, DG 2530 253
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LP box set BEETHOVEN Missa Solemnis, Otto Klemperer 1966 HMV 165
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ED1 BEETHOVEN - PIANO SONATAS 8, 12 & 14 LP, Christoph Eschenbach, EMI ASD 3695
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NM BEETHOVEN - CELLO SONATAS 3 & 5 LP, Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax, CBS IM 39024
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NM BEETHOVEN - HAMMERKLAVIER SONATA LP, Christoph Eschenbach, DG 2530 080
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MICHELANGELI*GIULINI*DG W.GERMANY*BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTO NO.1*NEAR MINT
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Arrau : Piano Concerto No. 2 - UK ED1 vinyl Beethoven SAX 2346 Columbia 1960
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Beethoven 9 Symphonien Original 9 LP Vinyl Orchestra Collection
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COLMBIA SAX 2508 ED.1, BEETHOVEN, MILSTEIN - VIOLIN CONCERTO **NM** *NM**
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DG 2740 172 Karajan Beethoven 9 Symphonien Symphonies MINT West Germany Box 8LP
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Beethoven, Joseph Cooper - Moonlight Sonata With The Appassionata
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SUA 10127 David Oistrakh / Mozart Concerto No2 + Beethoven Sonata No1 + Romance
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Ludwig van Beethoven - Daniel Barenboim - The 32 Piano Sonatas (12xLP, RE, RP...
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Columbia SAX 2260 *BEETHOVEN* Symphony No.6 *KLEMPERER* 1st Press T/Silver
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Herbert Von Karajan Beethoven Symphonies 8 & 9 2LP DG SLPM138807 Red Stereo EX
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Glenn Gould – Beethoven Sonates N° 30, 31, 32 (New Sealed Vinyl LP) R145
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Beethoven - Die Konzerte - Concertos - 6LP Box Set - 2721128 - UK - 1977 - EX -
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Beethoven Violin Concerto Arthur Grumiaux Dutch ED1 Philips Stereo 6500 775 LP
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Beethoven Cello Variations Erben Hermuth German ED1 Eterna Stereo 826071 LP
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Beethoven Symphony no.9 Choral Erich Kleiber Vienna Phil. Vinyl LP Plays Perfect
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COLUMBIA 33CX 1046 - BEETHOVEN - No. 3 KARAJAN - LP UK (1956) MINT CONDITION
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SXLB 6470-5 Beethoven Nine Symphonies Schmidt-Isserstedt 6 LP box Decca
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TULIPS LTD ED BEETHOVEN - THE NINE SYMPHONIES 7LP BOX, BPO, Karajan, DG 72180
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Beethoven - Archduke Trio Vinyl Barenboim Du Pre Zukerman Excellent Play Tested
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