Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. A crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western art music, he remains one of the most famous and influential of all composers. His best-known compositions include 9 symphonies, 5 concertos for piano, 32 piano sonatas, and 16 string quartets. He also composed other chamber music, choral works and songs. Beethoven is acknowledged as one of the giants of classical music,he composed in several musical genres and for a variety of instrument combinations. His works for symphony orchestrainclude nine symphonies . His great music: symphony no.9

Wikipedia, Ludwig van Beethoven, 12.31.14, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_van_Beethoven