In the second part of this course, delve deeper into the life and music of Ludwig Van Beethoven. Explore his Middle "Heroic" period to his death. Analyze his compositions post-deafness in comparison to his earlier works. Discuss his continued prowess in symphony and piano sonata composition and trace the ongoing evolution of his style as a composer during his later years. Evaluate how his late Classical period compositions foreshadowed the dawn of the Romantic Era in music history, uncovering the legacy of his transformative influence.
