Beethoven and the Expansion of Musical Form
One cannot overstate the monumental influence Ludwig van Beethoven has had on the world of music. Born in Bonn in 1770 and relocating to Vienna in his early twenties, Beethoven was a composer who bridged the Classical and Romantic eras of Western music. Beyond his catalog of works, which include symphonies, sonatas, concertos, and quartets, Beethoven’s impact is often encapsulated