Perhaps the greatest pianist to ever live, Beethoven’s works, he is widely regarded as the one of the greatest composers who ever lived. Beethoven’s work dominates a the late classical and early romantic period of musical history, his sound is traditionally associated as being rooted in the classical traditions of Joseph Haydn and Mozart, however his later works developed into passionate and enigmatic performances, tones and sounds.

In musical form he was a sensational innovator, widening the scope of sonata, symphony, concerto, and quartet, and our experts have hand selected a few of his great works to offer the modern pianist an insight into his glorious composition. We have also included some particularly unique modern takes on Beethoven's work with Jean Kleeb's Beethoven Goes Jazz and Beethoven around the World.