Often called the father of the symphony, this Classical composer briefly taught Beethoven.

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07He bridged the Classical and Romantic eras and continued composing after profound hearing loss.IDENTIFY
Ludwig van Beethoven
Beethoven bridged the Classical and Romantic eras, composing his Ninth Symphony after going almost completely deaf.
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08This Polish Romantic composer devoted most of his work to the piano.IDENTIFY
Frédéric Chopin
Chopin, remembered for his Nocturnes, composed almost exclusively for solo piano throughout his career.
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09This Russian composer wrote the ballets Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker.RECALL
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Tchaikovsky's ballet scores, including The Nutcracker, remain among the most performed in history.
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