Ludwig van Beethoven

Beethoven (1770-1827) was an amazing pianist & composer who composed some of his greatest works after he lost most of his hearing.  Learn more about him & his music by:

• Watching the videos below.
• Listening to a 6-minute kids radio program:  Classics for Kids -- Beethoven. 

Symphony No. 5 (orchestra)

Rondo a capriccio, Op 129, "Rage Over a Lost Penny" (piano solo)

Moonlight Sonata (piano solo)

Sonatas have 3 or 4 movements (basically different pieces meant to be played together as a set.) 
"Beep Beep Beep" is just the first movement of this sonata.  The full sonata is below. 

Fur Elise (piano solo)

Biography:  Learn about Beethoven's life.