December 16, 2020 - Ludwig van Beethoven, German composer and pianist, is a defining figure in the history of Western music, whose work marks the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras. His deafness in later life makes his musical accomplishments all the more astonishing.Born in 1770* in the city of Bonn, in present-day Germany, Beethoven moved to Vienna as a young musician and went on to become one of the most celebrated composers of all time.https://www.graphicnews.com/en/pages/401