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Beethoven 3rd Symphony – 1st Movement
In his late twenties, Beethoven began experiencing buzzing and ringing in his ears. In 1802, he wrote a distressing letter discussing his deteriorating hearing and how it made him feel…
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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 Sonata No. 12, Op. 26 – 3rd Movement
Ludwig van Beethoven composed his Piano Sonata No. 12 in A flat major, Op. 26 around the same time as his First Symphony. Dedicated to Prince Karl von Lichnowsky, the…
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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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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 Violin Concerto, Performed by Vadim Repin & Chung Myung-Whun
Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, performed by Vadim Repin and conducted by Chung Myung-Whun, is a beautiful piece of classical music. Written in 1806, the concerto was dedicated to Beethoven’s friend Stephan…
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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’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…
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Beethoven – Moonlight Sonata, 1st Movement
Beethoven-Moonlight Sonata: 1st Mvt. – Famous composition by Beethoven, moonlit lake. Enjoy!…
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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 Symphony No. 8 in F Major – 4th Movement
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93 is a light-hearted symphony composed in 1812. It is sometimes referred to as “my little Symphony in F” by Beethoven himself….
