Ludwig van Beethoven
8 pieces · 18 editions · Classical/Romantic, Classical
Piano
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor "Moonlight"
The "Moonlight" Sonata, subtitled "Sonata quasi una fantasia," opens with one of the most recognizable movements in all of classical music. ...
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor "Pathétique"
One of Beethoven's most celebrated early sonatas, the "Pathétique" opens with a dramatic Grave introduction that returns throughout the stor...
Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor "Appassionata"
The "Appassionata" is one of Beethoven's most powerful and technically demanding sonatas. The first movement builds from a brooding opening ...
Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major "Waldstein"
Dedicated to Count Waldstein, this sonata marks the beginning of Beethoven's middle "heroic" period. The first movement's rapidly repeated c...
Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor
Beethoven's final piano sonata, a two-movement work of cosmic scope. The turbulent first movement in C minor gives way to the Arietta, a sub...
Cello
Violin
Violin Concerto in D major
Beethoven's only violin concerto, now regarded as perhaps the greatest in the repertoire, was initially considered a failure at its 1806 pre...
Violin Sonata No. 9 in A major "Kreutzer"
The grandest of Beethoven's ten violin sonatas, originally dedicated to George Bridgetower. The dramatic first movement is followed by one o...