2007-02-12 07:05:55 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Ludwig van Beethoven (IPA: [ˈlʊtvɪç va:n ˈbe:tovən], baptized December 17, 1770[1] – March 26, 1827) was a German composer. He is generally regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of music, and was the predominant figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western classical music. His reputation and genius have inspired — and in many cases intimidated — ensuing generations of composers, musicians, and audiences. While primarily known today as a composer, he was also a celebrated pianist and conductor, and an accomplished violinist.
Born in Bonn, Germany, he moved to Vienna, Austria, in his early twenties, and settled there, studying with Joseph Haydn and quickly gaining a reputation as a virtuoso pianist. In his late twenties he began to lose his hearing gradually, and yet he continued to produce notable masterpieces throughout his life, even when his deafness was almost total. Beethoven was one of the first composers who worked as a freelance — arranging subscription concerts, selling his compositions to publishers, and gaining financial support from a number of wealthy patrons — rather than being permanently employed by the church or by an aristocratic court.
2007-02-12 07:09:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
He Was Known For Being Deaf And Being One Of The Great Composers Of Classical Music
2007-02-12 07:10:41 · answer #2 · answered by EMPRESS_EVIE 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know Beethoven was known for his music
2007-02-12 07:09:41 · answer #3 · answered by maggie19401 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you mean the composer then he was known for being one of the greatest musical talents in the history of the world. To find out more:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_van_Beethoven
2007-02-12 07:09:53 · answer #4 · answered by DDT 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Umm, Katy you better pay attention to Sheik's answer. It's the best one listed. He gave you more information than you really deserve for not doing this work on your own. Whoever gave him a thumbs down, SHAME on YOU
2007-02-12 07:23:55 · answer #5 · answered by Yogini 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
writing excellent compositions ---
such as Beethoven Symphony #5 (im pretty sure everyone has "heard" of it)
2007-02-12 07:10:35 · answer #6 · answered by trepe14 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he was known for writing fabulous music and being def when he was def he wrote some of his best music like symphony 9
2007-02-12 07:10:21 · answer #7 · answered by Timothy B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being deaf, writing snappy tunes.
2007-02-12 07:07:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it was known for it's great piano he was playing.it was one of the best in the world in piano.
2007-02-12 07:13:45 · answer #9 · answered by georgenovakis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Composing.
What's he known for now? Decomposing.
:)
2007-02-12 07:08:48 · answer #10 · answered by Meg W 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋