Early until about 1802, classical in nature (Mozart/Haydn lines). Works: Symphonies 1&2, Opus 18 string quartets, Piano concertos 1&2, Pathetique piano sonata. Middle 1803-1814. Influenced by his struggles with deafness. Works: Symphonies 3-8, Fidelio (only opera), Last 3 piano concertos, Moonlight & Apassionata piano sonatas. Late began around 1815. He was completely deaf. Work: Symphony No. 9, last 5 string quartets, last 5 piano sonatas, Missa Solemnis.
