The most important figure in the world of classical music. One of the most performed and esteemed composers in the world. He performed in all existed in his time of genres, including Opera, ballet, music for dramatic productions, choral works. The most significant of his legacy are considered instrumental works: piano, violin and cello sonatas, concertos for piano, for violin, quartets, overtures, symphonies. The founder of the romantic period in classical music.
Interesting fact.
The third Symphony (1804), Beethoven originally wanted to dedicate Napoleon, the composer was fascinated by the personality of the man who seemed to many at the beginning of his reign a true hero. But when Napoleon declared himself Emperor, Beethoven crossed out the dedication on the title page and wrote only one word "Heroic".