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Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 –1827) was a German composer and pianist. He is one of the most revered figures in the history of Western music and his works rank among the most performed of classical music. His compositions span the transition from the Classical Period to the Romantic Period. Beethoven published his first work at the age of 13 and gained a reputation as a virtuoso pianist. His first major orchestral work, the First Symphony, premiered in 1800, and his first set of string quartets was published in 1801. Despite his advancing deafness, he continued to conduct.
