Ludwig van Beethoven

:For the dog-character with the same name, see Beethoven (film)

Musical style and innovations

:Main article: Beethoven's musical style and innovations

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Beethoven is viewed as the transitional figure between the Classical and Romantic eras of musical history. As far as musical form is concerned, he built on the principles of sonata form and motivic development that he had inherited from Haydn and Mozart, but greatly extended them, writing longer and more ambitious movements. The work of Beethoven's Middle period is celebrated for its frequent heroic expression, and the works of his Late period for their intellectual depth.

Related Topics:
Classical - Romantic - Musical form - Sonata form - Motivic development

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