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Beethoven – Für Elise
…Therese” for Therese Malfatti von Rohrenbach zu Dezza, a student and love interest of Beethoven’s. However, she rejected his proposal. When the piece was published in 1865, it was mistakenly…
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Beethoven 3rd Symphony – 1st Movement
…lonely and anxious. He also mentioned considering ending his life, but his art kept him going. This letter, known as the Heiligenstadt Testament, marked a turning point in Beethoven’s musical…
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Beethoven’s 3rd Symphony – Part 4 of 5
…mentioned that his art was the only thing that prevented him from ending his life. This letter, known as the Heiligenstadt Testament, marked a turning point in Beethoven’s music style….
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Fur Elise by Beethoven on Classical Guitar
‘Fur Elise’ is a famous piece of music written by Ludwig van Beethoven in 1810. Beethoven is a renowned German composer from 1770-1827….
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Beethoven’s Appassionata Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 – 2nd Movement, Played by Valentina Lisitsa
Valentina Lisitsa, a Ukrainian pianist, performed Beethoven’s Sonata Op. 57 (Appassionata) in St. Paul. Known for her online presence on MySpace and YouTube, Lisitsa’s recital at Wigmore Hall showcased her…
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Beethoven Sonata No. 12, Op. 26 – 3rd Movement
…around 20 minutes to perform. The structure is unconventional, with a slow opening movement followed by classical fast-slow-fast alternation. The third movement incorporates a funeral march, foreshadowing Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony….
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Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 17, Op. 31 – 3rd Movement
Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 17, Op. 31/2 “Tempest” is a composition from 1801/02. It is commonly known as “The Tempest,” but this title wasn’t given by Beethoven himself. Instead, it…
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Tzvi Erez Performs Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata – Presto Agitato
Tzvi Erez’s performance of Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata: Presto agitato is available on the album “Beethoven Piano Works”….
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Beethoven String Quartet in F Major, Op. 59, No. 1 – 2nd Movement
Beethoven’s String Quartet in F major, op. 59, no. 1 – 2nd movement is known as “Razumovsky.” It was commissioned by Count Andreas Razumovsky, the Russian ambassador in Vienna. This…
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Beethoven – Fur Elise on Guitar
Beethoven, known for his mastery in musical construction, used interlocking thematic devices and recurring motifs to achieve unity in his compositions. He innovated in various genres including symphonies, concerti, sonatas,…
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Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, Performed by Eric Henderson
Watch Eric Henderson perform his classical guitar arrangement of Beethoven’s ‘Moonlight Sonata’. Download the sheet music for ‘Moonlight Sonata’ by Beethoven from Eric Henderson’s online store. Learn to play ‘Moonlight…
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Beethoven’s Appassionata – Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57
Valentina Lisitsa performed a rehearsal run of Beethoven’s “Appassionata” piano sonata in Vienna’s Musikverein. Her first-class playing explored both the intimate and Olympian heights of the piece, with the highlight…
