Ludwig van Beethoven

One could never call themself a true music lover if he/she doesn’t know who Ludwig van Beethoven is. He is, hands down, one of the greatest and most admired composers and pianists in the world. It has been nearly two centuries since he passed away, but his symphonies continue to bring rhythm to today’s world.

Eroica Symphony, Fidelio, Emperor piano concerto, Missa Solemnis, and Grand Fugue are among his most celebrated symphonies. The fact that Beethoven continued to compose classic pieces even after losing his hearing is nothing short of inspirational. After grave contributions to the world’s music industry, he passed away from illness at 56.