Composer Ludwig van Beethoven Died on this Day in 1827 - Aged 56 [ON-THIS-DAY]

German composer and pianist Ludwig van Beethoven died on this day in 1827 - aged 56

German composer and pianist Ludwig van Beethoven died on this day in 1827 - aged 56.

He is remembered as one of the most famous and influential composers of all time,

His works include 9 symphonies, 7 concerti, an opera, 2 masses, 16 string quartets, 5 quintets, 7 piano trios, 5 string trios and 32 piano sonatas.

Beethoven's major contributions to the violin repertoire include his violin concerto in D major Op. 61, 10 sonatas, a triple concerto and 2 romances.

DAVID OISTRAKH | BEETHOVEN VIOLIN CONCERTO IN D MAJOR | KIRILL KONDRASHIN & MOSCOW PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA