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epa08068753 A green traffic light with the portrait of German composer Ludwig van Beethoven is seen in the city center of Bonn, Germany, 13 December 2019. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) is considered one of the most famous and influential composers in the world. On the occasion of his 250th birthday in 2020, a series of concerts and commemorative events will take place all over Germany throughout the whole year. EPA/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL