The two well-known classical-style composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven. These two men were very influential figures then and still today within the classical music community and still composed works that are still held at the highest standard today. These two very passive listeners were similar in many ways in their style and way of composing. But given that, you would automatically assume that their musical personality would also be the same as the genius of each of them, but it was completely opposite, but most think that if they were on the same compositional timeline they would have could have been the same. Beethoven, known for pushing the limits and boundaries of classical music, was considered a very big influence within the Classical era of music, he also being in the transition from the Romantic era of music, which shows the genius that was born from this composer who developed his own style. On the other hand, there was Mozart who was the best, most successful composer of the classical era at the time and in many ways of all time. The two musical prodigies were polar opposites when it came to the era in which they achieved greatness. Since Beethoven was born into this world when Mozart began composing with his first hits, in many ways the things Mozart composed were a source of direction for Beethoven as he became a leading composer. But in reality, the first teachers of these ingenious composers were fathers having these two composers come from musical families. Mozart's father was a composer and, in many ways, a very talented musician like his...... middle of paper ......n is what made him a leading figure in the Romantic movement and vastly different from the composers. , like Mozart, from the past. While Beethoven lived to be 57, he was almost entirely deaf by age 30; However, this did not stop him from writing, composing and performing music. He died in Vienna in 1827 and his funeral was attended by more than 20,000 people. Mozart died in Prague in 1791 and, interestingly, his fame, celebrity and reputation as a classical composer increased significantly after this death. Even today, he is better known than he ever was during his lifetime. Beethoven, for his part, died as famous as he lived. Similarities and differences exist between these two composers but their impact on musical performance and composition will never cease to resonate. Mozart and Beethoven will forever be remembered as important and influential figures in classical music.