Beethoven's Historical Position in the History of Western Music

Known as the saint of music and the "King of Symphony", he pushed the artistic achievement of symphony as a musical genre to the extreme, which could not be surpassed by later generations, such as chorus symphony.

2. Enriched and perfected the genre of sonata,

3. One of the representatives of Vienna Classical Music School. He started a romantic music school.

4. One of the musicians who influenced the development of European music in the three most important historical periods, (Bach Beethoven, Brahms) In the three important historical periods in Europe, he was the most influential musician in the classical music school.

Ludwig van Beethoven) 1770 12 16) was born in Bonn, Germany, and 1827 died on March 26th at the age of 57. He is an outstanding German musician, one of the representatives of Vienna Classical Music School and one of the greatest composers in the world music history.

Beethoven's major works include Symphony No.3 in E-flat major, Symphony No.5 in C minor, Symphony No.6 in F major, Symphony No.7 in A major, Symphony No.9 in D minor (the main theme of Ode to Joy), Overture Egmont, Leonora, Piano Sonata No.14 in C minor and Violin Sonata No.5 in F major.

Beethoven's life is a life of glorious struggle. Through his exquisite artistic techniques, he greatly enhanced the appeal of his works, reflected the progressive thoughts of the emerging bourgeoisie, and pushed the European classical music school to the peak. He also opened up a new direction for the liberation of romanticism and added a glorious chapter to the world music library.