Rondo C major op. 51 1-The Rondo In C Major (Op.51 No.1) was published 1797 but composed earlier. Marked Moderato e grazioso it is written for solo Piano. One of Beethoven’s earlier works it exudes a youthful vigour andfreshness unencumbered by the serious maturity of his later compositions. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 1827) was a German composer and pianist and arguably the most famous composer of all time. He was the lastgreat figure of the Classical era and helped pave the way for the Romantic style that followed. His compositions include 9 Symphonies 5 Piano Concertos 1 Violin Concerto 32 Piano Sonatas and 16 String Quartets.