Beethoven composed his first symphony at age 30. You will find heavy references to Mozart and Haydn (Wiener Klassik), particularily when listening to instrumentation and overall setting of the themes. In later compositions you will find that Beethoven varies the stricly tectonic structure and also uses different instrumentation (i.e. choir).
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Beethovens success is being the most recommended composer from the world and the most popular.
Beethoven's major repertoire is piano music, followed by string quartets and symphonies. His symphonies, however, are probably his best-known works.
Mozart had many famous symphonies, but the last three - often referred to as the 'final trilogy' - are regarded by many as his greatest symphonies. These were written in 1788, in the summer before his death. See the Web Link to the left and look for links to Symphonies 39, 40, and 41.
Bruckner is remembered almost entirely for his nine symphonies. The fourth, eighth and ninth are the most frequently performed.
Jean Sibelius is the composer of many musical works including seven symphonies which continue to be performed worldwide to this day. His most famous works include Karelia Suite and Finlandia.