Ludwig van Beethoven is represented here through music from the Classical period. His music connects the Classical and Romantic periods. The library currently includes 20 pieces by Ludwig van Beethoven.
Pieces in the library
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Bitten, Op. 48 No. 1 (piano part)Open score
An intermediate piece from the Classical period, in E major, and about 2 minutes to play.
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Busslied, Op. 48 No. 6 (piano part)Open score
An upper-intermediate piece from the Classical period, in A minor, and about 3 minutes to play.
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Das Blümchen Wunderhold, Op. 52 No. 8 (piano part)Open score
An early-intermediate piece from the Classical period, in G major, and about 30 seconds to play.
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Das Liedchen von der Ruhe, Op. 52 No. 3 (piano part)Open score
An intermediate piece from the Classical period, in F major, and about 2 minutes to play.
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Die Ehre Gottes aus der Natur, Op. 48 No. 4 (piano part)Open score
An intermediate piece from the Classical period, in C major, and about 2 minutes to play.
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Die Liebe des Nächsten, Op. 48 No. 2 (piano part)Open score
An intermediate piece from the Classical period, in Eb major, and about 1 minute to play.
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Feuerfarb, Op. 52 No. 2 (piano part)Open score
An upper-intermediate piece from the Classical period, in G major, and about 47 seconds to play.
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Für EliseOpen score
An upper-intermediate piece from the Classical period, in A minor, and about 3 minutes to play.
Beethoven never published this "Bagatelle" himself — it surfaced decades after his death, dedicated to a still-disputed "Elise", and became the most universally recognized piano piece in the world despite that. The famous opening theme alternates with two contrasting episodes before returning, rondo-style.
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Gottes Macht und Vorsehung, Op. 48 No. 5 (piano part)Open score
An intermediate piece from the Classical period, in C major, and about 43 seconds to play.
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Lied, Op. 52 No. 6 (piano part)Open score
An intermediate piece from the Classical period, in F major, and about 30 seconds to play.
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Mailied, Op. 52 No. 4 (piano part)Open score
An intermediate piece from the Classical period, in Eb major, and about 3 minutes to play.
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Marmotte, Op. 52 No. 7 (piano part)Open score
An early-intermediate piece from the Classical period, in A minor, and about 38 seconds to play.
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Mollys Abschied, Op. 52 No. 5 (piano part)Open score
An intermediate piece from the Classical period, in G major, and about 30 seconds to play.
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Moonlight Sonata, Op. 27 No. 2 — 1st MovementOpen score
An upper-intermediate piece from the Romantic period, in C# minor, and about 6 minutes to play.
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Moonlight Sonata, Op. 27 No. 2 — 3rd MovementOpen score
An advanced piece from the Romantic period, in C# minor, and about 5 minutes to play.
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Ode to Joy (Easy Arrangement)Open score
An early-intermediate piece from the Romantic period, in G major, and about 30 seconds to play.
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Pathétique Sonata, Op. 13 — 2nd Movement (Adagio Cantabile)Open score
An advanced piece from the Romantic period, in Ab major, and about 5 minutes to play.
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Symphony No. 5 in C Minor — 1st Movement (Piano Solo)Open score
An intermediate piece from the Romantic period, in C minor, and about 6 minutes to play.
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Urians Reise um die Welt, Op. 52 No. 1 (piano part)Open score
An upper-intermediate piece from the Classical period, in A minor, and about 30 seconds to play.
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Vom Tode, Op. 48 No. 3 (piano part)Open score
An intermediate piece from the Classical period, in F# minor, and about 1 minute to play.