"I would rather write 10,000 notes than a single letter of the alphabet." ― Ludwig van Beethoven From Ludwig van Beethoven Composer Added on 1/31/2026 About Ludwig van Beethoven Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist whose work bridged the Classical and Romantic eras. His symphonies, sonatas, and quartets are foundational works in Western music. Born: 1770-12-17 Died: 1827-03-26 View all quotes from Ludwig van Beethoven