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Famous Orchestra Conductors.

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53 celebrated conductors who led the world's greatest orchestras in landmark performances that defined the history of classical music.

Ludwig van Beethoven

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Germany

Ludwig van Beethoven introduced a choir in the finale of his Ninth Symphony, the Ode to Joy, and composed works like the Fifth Symphony and Moonlight Sonata despite becoming totally deaf by 1802. He is considered the first Romantic composer.

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1680 1960