Beethoven's importance lies not only in his work, but also in his life (Tames, 4). Included in my report is proof that Beethoven was one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era. In this proof is a brief description of his life. This will help you understand how he felt when he wrote his music. Also, there will be a description of all his symphonies. _________________________________________________________________________________________Life_____________________ Mozart         On December 16 or 17, 1770, (date uncertain) at 515 (now 20) Bonngasse …showed first 75 words of 1115 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1115 total…Handel and Bach, of Hayden and Mozart. He was an artist, and who shall stand beside him? Because he shut himself off from the world, they called him hostile and callous... He withdrew from his fellow-men after he had given them everything, and received nothing in return. But until his death, he preserved a father's heart for mankind. Thus he was, thus he died, thus he will live to the end of time!' (Thompson, 46).