Beethoven’s Piano Trios: Revolutionizing a Genre
Ludwig van Beethoven, born on December 17, 1770, in Bonn, Germany, is hailed as one of the most pivotal figures in the history of Western music. The son of a singer in the court of Bonn, Beethoven exhibited prodigious musical talent from an early age. His father, Johann van Beethoven, recognized this and subjected him to rigorous musical training. Despite