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Beethoven’s Most
Famous WorksPedro J. Torres
Symphony
No. 5
Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is
possibly his most well-known
piece of music.
The piece, which is in C minor, is
also known as Symphony No. 5.
He began developing the
composition in 1804 but only
completed it in 1808.
The first performance was at
Theater an der Wien on
December 22, 1808.
It has been repeatedly featured
in movies and other media
including Saturday Night Fever
(1977), Doctor Who (2015), and
Wolfgang’s 5th Symphony.
Fur Elise
Another one of Beethoven’s
most popular pieces, Fur Elise, is
believed to have been
composed in 1810. However, it
wasn’t published until 1867.
The piece falls under the
‘Bagatelle music’ category.
The name literally means ‘for
Elise.’
There is an uncertainty in the
music world when it comes to
the identity of ‘Elise.’
The popular version of today
was first recorded by Ludwig
Nohl.
Barry Cooper transcribed
another version later with
drastic changes.
Piano
Sonata No.8
Another lovely composition is
the Piano Sonata No.8 in C
minor, Op. 13, which is also
called Pathetique Sonata.
It includes 3 movements: quick
with vigor, slow, and quick on
the piano.
Visit this link to learn more about
this piece.
Symphony
No. 9The Choral, or Beethoven’s
Ninth Symphony in D-minor, is
considered Beethoven’s best
composition.
It is not the final symphony per
se, but is the last symphony that
was completely written.
It premiered in Vienna, and the
concert was a big success.
When Beethoven composed
this piece between 1822 and
1824, he was completely deaf.
The piece is also famous for
being the tune behind ‘A Song
of Joy’ by Miguel Rios.