Which famous works did Ludwig van Beethoven compose during his middle period?

Ludwig van Beethoven’s middle period, spanning roughly from 1801 to 1814, was his most prolific era and produced many of his most famous works. During this time, he increasingly utilized improvisatory material and expanded the structural limits of his compositions.123

Notable works from this period include:

• Symphonies: The Eroica Symphony (1805), Symphony No. 5 in C Minor (1808), Symphony No. 6 in F Major (1808), and Symphony No. 7 in A Major (1813).1
• Piano Sonatas: This period includes iconic pieces such as the Moonlight Sonata (1802), the Waldstein (1805), and the Appassionata (1807).42

These works are characterized by a move away from traditional 18th-century frameworks toward a more individualistic style, featuring shorter expositions, longer developments, and the replacement of the minuet with the scherzo.3