Another excellent monument of a person considered by many to be the greatest musician of all time. This picture was taken in Prospect Park, in Brooklyn New York. It’s a monument of the great Ludwig Van Beethoven. He was perhaps the most important figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western art music. Still today, 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. (Beethoven’s Life)

I am astonished that music that was composed over 200 years ago, could still have an impact today. Beethoven’s music is still pleasant to listen to, and is used by many musicians to inspire their current music. Although his hearing deteriorated near the end of his life, to the point of almost being completely deaf, his most famous compositions come after this defect. This shows us how truly talented he really was.

Works Cited:

 “Biography: Beethoven’s Life – Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Website.” Biography: Beethoven’s Life – Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Website. Web. 15 Dec. 2014. <http://www.lvbeethoven.com/Bio/BiographyLudwig.html>.