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Für Elise
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composition for piano by Ludwig van Beethoven
"Für Elise" is a short piano piece composed by Ludwig van Beethoven that has become one of the most recognizable classical music compositions in the world. It remains popular because of its memorable melody and technical accessibility, making it a common choice for piano students and concert performers alike.
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Encyclopedic overview
Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor (WoO 59, Bia 515) for solo piano, commonly known as "Für Elise" ( German: [fyːɐ̯ ʔeˈliːzə], transl. 'For Elise'), is one of Ludwig van Beethoven's most popular compositions. It was not published during his lifetime but discovered (by Ludwig Nohl) 40 years after his death, and may be termed either a Bagatelle or an Albumblatt. The identity of "Elise" is unknown; researchers have suggested Therese Malfatti, Elisabeth Röckel, and Elise Barensfeld.
History
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