According to John N. Burk, "Ludwig van Beethoven, with the exceptionof Johann Sebastian Bach, played a more decisive role in the evolution ofmusic than any other single figure" (24). As a musician, Beethovenliberated the classical forms from their former restrictions and gave theman altogether...

Michelangeli began playing Mozart Concertos as early as 1947. His favorite concertos are No. 13, 15, 20, 23, and 25. One would be to assuming a \'classical\' over \'romantic\' in that the former ethos-oriented organization runs against the passion and freedom. But clearly what differs in this case t...

Ludwig Van Beethoven The rise of Ludwig van Beethoven into the ranks of history's greatest composers was paralleled by and in some ways a consequence of his own personal tragedy and despair. Beginning in the late 1790's, the increasing buzzing and humming in his ears sent Beethoven into a panic, sea...