Friday, December 16, 2011

The 241st birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven

On this day in history, which was December 16, 1770, in Bonn Germany, a genius was born. His name was Ludwig van Beethoven. Happy birthday to one of the greatest musical revolutionaries in the realm of music. 
To celebrate, here is a list of his top 9 greatest works:



Symphony No. 5 

Symphony No. 3 "Eroica"

Symphony No. 9

Piano Concerto No. 5

Violin Concerto, Op. 61 

Fantasia in C minor, Op. 80

Piano Sonata no. 14

Piano Sonata No. 8

Piano Sonata No.21


"How happy I am to be able to wander among bushes and herbs, under trees and over rocks; no man can love the country as I love it. Woods, trees and rocks send back the echo that man desires."
-Ludwig van Beethoven


Beethoven is so great because he was innovative, he made his own rules. He wrote music from the heart to the heart. All human emotions are contained within his works, from sadness to joy, from despair to hope. I must have my daily fix of the great man, no other composer comes close.
Len Griffin

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