Ludwig van Beethoven

Beethoven's Life

Period: Nov 17, 1770 to Nov 17, 1827

Began study with Haydn

Nov 17, 1792

Beethoven travels to Vienna to study with composer Haydn.

Symphony No.3 "Eroica"

Nov 17, 1804

This turning point in Beethoven's compositional development helped initiate the advance towards the Romantic Period.

Symphony No.9

Nov 17, 1824

Beethoven's final symphony was one of the largest scale works of its time, including full orchestra and full chorus.