The "Pathétique" Sonata
Late classical, early romantic
Beethoven was known for composing and playing Classical and Romantic music. He was regarded as the main one to effect the transition from Classical to Romantic.
Because it made him think of his mom and dad
Beethoven was fundamentally a classical composer. However there is much debate about whether his later work was classical, or romantic, as he became much more expressive. For this reason, the date that the romantic era began is often debated, between 1810, the year Beethoven's work became romantic style, and 1825, the year he died.
It was a romantic song back when it was made.
um... classical...? In terms of general classifications, Beethoven is seen as transitional composer between the Classical and Romantic periods. Other notables who composed around this time are Haydn and Mozart. In terms of his compositions, that would be a matter of opinion. Certainly his symphonies and sonatas would be at the top of the list.
Early Romantic.
Beethoven was known for composing and playing Classical and Romantic music. He was regarded as the main one to effect the transition from Classical to Romantic.
When Beethoven began composing music, he followed the style of Classical composers such as Mozart. However, Beethoven's style gradually changed to the point where he ushered in the Romantic era of music. Ways in which Beethoven's music differed when he began writing in the Romantic style were:the music was more expressive, making greater use of changing dynamics in order to convey emotionBeethoven scored his symphonies for larger orchestrasmelodies and harmonies became far more complex
Beethoven is considered a composer of the "Romantic" era. Correctly speaking, Beethoven provided the transition from Classical to Romantic. His earlier music was less complex, and melodic in the traditional Classical style, whilst later compositions were more emotional and intense. He might also be considered a "bridge" composer to the Romantic era.
Because it made him think of his mom and dad
Beethoven was fundamentally a classical composer. However there is much debate about whether his later work was classical, or romantic, as he became much more expressive. For this reason, the date that the romantic era began is often debated, between 1810, the year Beethoven's work became romantic style, and 1825, the year he died.
It was a romantic song back when it was made.
um... classical...? In terms of general classifications, Beethoven is seen as transitional composer between the Classical and Romantic periods. Other notables who composed around this time are Haydn and Mozart. In terms of his compositions, that would be a matter of opinion. Certainly his symphonies and sonatas would be at the top of the list.
Handel died in 1759, at least fifty years before the transition to the Romantic period. However, as one of the great Baroque composers, Handel certainly had an influence on later composers. Handel was more experimental when it came to the use of dynamics, and the Romantic era composers capitalised on the expressive use of changing dynamics. Beethoven, the composer considered to be the "bridge" between the Classical and Romantic periods, was certainly influenced by Handel's style of composition, and it is considered that Beethoven's later compositions were reminiscent of Handel's style of counterpoint. Beethoven was heard to observe that Handel was the greatest composer who ever lived, so it is natural that he incorporated some of Handel's style in his own compositions. Handel did not compose the simpler melodies that many of his contemporaries did. As well, he scored more complex instrumentation in his oratorios and operas than his contemporaries. Romantic music was known for its extravagant orchestration.
1. Chronologically speaking, Beethoven was in the Classical Era. He was an important figure in both musical eras. His early influences were clearly Classical, having been taught (briefly) by Mozart and more so by Haydn. However, the rich, passionate nature of his music provided influence and a transition to the Romantic Era. 2. According to well-established chronologies in Western music, Beethoven (1770-1827) was mostly in the Classical era. However, the end date of the Classical era (and beginning date of the Romantic era) of 1820 is absolutely arbitrary. Beethoven composed in a Romantic style as early as 1803, when he finished his 3rd Symphony, "Eroica", which marked the dawn of the Romantic era.
Beethoven bridged the Classical and Romantic Periods of music. The latter period involved less emphasis on strict rules and more on pure emotion. Beethoven's style, particularly later in life, reflects this period well. His works involve strong emotion and broke several of the "musical rules" that existed in the Baroque and Classical periods.
Beethoven began composing music during the Classical era. However, he experimented with greater variety of dynamics, more complex harmonies, the expression of emotion and with extending instruments beyond their previous boundaries, thus ushering in the Romantic Era. Beethoven is regarded as the bridging composer between Classical and Romantic, and he is best known for his Romantic works.