Timeline March 1827

Events in March 1827 5

• 1770 – 1827 Ludwig van Beethoven German composer and pianist Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the most influential composers in Western music history. Bridging the Classical and Romantic eras, Beethoven transformed the symphony, sonata, concerto and string quartet through emotional intensity, structural innovation and personal expression. Despite progressive hearing loss, he composed many of the greatest masterpieces in classical music and became a symbol of artistic genius and perseverance.
• 1770 – 1827 Ludwig van Beethoven Classical & Romantic titan German composer whose 9 symphonies, 32 piano sonatas and string quartets bridged the Classical and Romantic eras. He composed his greatest works while profoundly deaf.
• 1826 – 1827 Final illness of Beethoven Health deteriorates in Vienna Beethoven suffered severe illness involving liver disease and other complications during the final months of his life.
• 1827 Death of Ludwig van Beethoven Composer dies in Vienna Beethoven died in Vienna at the age of 56. Thousands attended his funeral, reflecting his immense reputation throughout Europe.
• 1827 Funeral of Beethoven Massive public mourning in Vienna An estimated twenty thousand people attended Beethoven's funeral procession, demonstrating his extraordinary cultural significance.