Because Beethoven (1770-1827) has long been burdened
with the epithet "the greatest composer who ever lived,"
it's easy to overlook how remarkably engaging his music is. His
compositions transformed the classical style into expressions
of revolutionary, heroic idealism and introduced radical innovations
whose influence is still felt today. Here
are his essential recordings.
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