Biography of Ludwig van Beethoven

or Beethoven and the viola

Ludwig van Beethoven is one of the most widely popular and admired classical music composers, thanks to the powerful communicativeness of his music.

The beginning of Beethoven's fifth symphony is one of the most famous pieces of music ever. Indeed he is best known for his instrumental music: symphonies, piano sonatas and concertos with orchestra and string quartets.

As it was common in those times, Beethoven was a piano and violin player, although what hardly anyone knows is that he played the viola too and in this page you'll read about his life, his works and how he used the viola in his chamber music and symphonic works.

A plaque on the wall of Beethoven's house in Bonn,
commemorating his birthplace
IN THIS HOUSE
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
WAS BORN
ON 17th DECEMBER 1770

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The viola that Beethoven played in Bonn orchestras

Portrait of Ludvig Van Beethoven with a lyre, 1804

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