While he was originally a Classical composer, his later works, such as his Symphony No. 3 ("Eroica") and Symphony No. 9 ("Ode to Joy"), displayed strong Romantic characteristics, including deep emotion, expressive melodies, and dramatic contrasts.Other early Romantic composers include Franz Schubert, Hector Berlioz, and Felix Mendelssohn, who contributed significantly to the transition from Classical to Romantic music.