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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) was a German composer and pianist, spanning from the Classical to the Romantic era. He's seen as one of the most respected composers of all times, with his works being amongst the most performed of the classical music repertoire. Throughout his extensive career, he composed many admired works, including chamber music, piano sonatas, symphonies and 'Fidelio', his only opera, first performed in 1805.

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