An image of Ludwig van Beethoven.

An image of Ludwig van Beethoven.

An image of "Ludwig van Beethoven", created by Emile-Antoine Bourdelle from 1902-03 (Bronze, 68 x 34 x 35 cm).

A German composer and pianist. He is considered to have been the most crucial figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras in classical music.

Provides biographical information on and lists the major works of several English Romanticism musicians, including: Ludwig van Beethoven, Frederic Chopin, Franz Schubert, and Carl Maria von Weber.

Provides biographical information on and lists the major works of several English Romanticism musicians, including: Ludwig van Beethoven, Frederic Chopin, Franz Schubert, and Carl Maria von Weber.

Provides biographical information on and lists the major works of several English Romanticism musicians, including: Ludwig van Beethoven, Frederic Chopin, Franz Schubert, and Carl Maria von Weber.