2024 marks the 200th Anniversary of the most performed symphony of all: Beethoven's 9th Symphony.   Beethoven changed music forever, not just with this symphony, but with his sonatas, concertos, quartets, and other symphonies which have thrilled audiences for over 200 years and continue to be performed by orchestras and musicians around the world.  Explore the world of Ludwig van Beethoven from the composer's early works to his beloved final masterpiece, and see how his life serves as an inspiring model as he overcame serious health issues such as deafness to create great music that remains true to his Classical Era (1750-1825) ideals while incorporating the passionate intensity of the later Romantic Period (1825-1900).