Ludwig V. Beethoven
- April 2, 18001st performance of Ludwig von Beethoven's 1st Symphony in C
- April 5, 18031st performance of Beethoven's 2nd Symphony in D
- April 7, 1805Premiere of Beethoven's "Eroica" (conducted by himself)
- November 20, 1805Beethoven's "Fidelio," premieres in Vienna
- March 5, 18071st performance of Ludwig von Beethoven's 4th Symphony in B
…and 11 more dates in music history
- April 27, 1810Beethoven composes his famous piano piece, Für Elise.
- December 8, 1813Ludwig von Beethoven's 7th Symphony in A, premieres
- February 27, 1814Ludwig van Beethovens 8th Symphony in F, premieres
- October 5, 1823Weber visits Beethoven
- March 26, 18241st performance of Beethoven's "Missa Solemnis"
- May 7, 1824Beethoven's 9th (Chorale) Symphony, premieres in Vienna
- March 21, 1826Beethoven's Quartet #13 in B flat major (Op 130) premiered in Vienna
- March 29, 182720,000 attend Ludwig van Beethoven's burial in Vienna
- November 7, 1912The Deutsche Opernhaus (now Deutsche Oper Berlin) opens in the Berlin neighborhood of Charlottenburg, with a production of Beethoven's Fidelio.
- September 17, 1934RCA Victor re leases 1st 33 1/3 rpm recording (Beethoven's 5th)
- July 19, 1941BBC World Service begins playing V(ictory) (...-) 5th of Beethoven
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Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Western classical music. Active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Beethoven's works mark the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras. He is known for his symphonies, piano works, chamber music, and one opera.
Beethoven's first symphony premiered in 1800, followed by several other landmark works, including his Second Symphony in 1803, the "Eroica" Symphony in 1805, and the Fourth Symphony in 1807. His only opera, "Fidelio," debuted in Vienna in 1805. He composed the famous piano piece "Für Elise" in 1810. His Seventh and Eighth Symphonies premiered in 1813 and 1814, respectively, and his monumental Ninth Symphony, featuring a choral finale, premiered in Vienna in 1824.
Beethoven's influence extended well beyond his lifetime, with his works remaining central to the classical repertoire. He died in Vienna in 1827, and his burial was attended by thousands, reflecting his enduring legacy.