Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Trio in C-minor, Op. 1, No. 3 - 2 Finale- Prestissimo

Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer. He wrote classical music for the piano, orchestras and different groups of instruments. His best-known works are his third, fifth, sixth and ninth symphonies, the eighth and fourteenth piano sonatas, two of his later piano concertos, his opera Fidelio, and also the piano piece Für Elise. Beethoven lived when the piano was still a new instrument, and when he was a young man, he was a talented pianist. Beethoven was popular with the rich and important people in Vienna, Austria, where he lived.
However, in 1801, he began to lose his hearing. His deafness became worse. By 1817, he was completely deaf. Although he could no longer play in concerts, he continued to compose. During this time he composed some of his greatest works. He is said to be one of the greatest classical composers who has ever lived. When Beethoven died, he was surrounded by friends on his death bed. His funeral was held at the Church of the Holy Trinity. Between 10,000 and 30,000 people are estimated to have attended. Franz Schubert was a pall bearer at his funeral, even though the two were never close.