Timeline December 1770

Events in December 1770 4

• 1770 – 1850 Jane Austen English novelist Austen wrote novels like Pride and Prejudice that examine class, love, and society with sharp irony and realism.
• 1770 – 1827 Ludwig van Beethoven German composer and pianist Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the most influential composers in Western music history. Bridging the Classical and Romantic eras, Beethoven transformed the symphony, sonata, concerto and string quartet through emotional intensity, structural innovation and personal expression. Despite progressive hearing loss, he composed many of the greatest masterpieces in classical music and became a symbol of artistic genius and perseverance.
• 1770 – 1827 Ludwig van Beethoven Classical & Romantic titan German composer whose 9 symphonies, 32 piano sonatas and string quartets bridged the Classical and Romantic eras. He composed his greatest works while profoundly deaf.
• 1770 Mitridate, re di Ponto premieres Successful opera in Milan Mozart's opera Mitridate premiered in Milan and achieved major success, confirming his growing reputation as an opera composer.