The Role of Improvisation in Beethoven’s Performances
Ludwig van Beethoven, an unparalleled genius in the realm of classical music, remains one of the most influential and decorated composers of all time. Born in the small city of Bonn in 1770, his remarkable journey from a child prodigy to a revered maestro is nothing short of legendary. Beethoven’s extensive repertoire includes symphonies, concertos, sonatas, and chamber music, pieces