Description
This is an elegant minuet by a young Beethoven. Its calm sonority in E-flat major preserves the balanced, symmetrical form typical of classical dance music. Though rated beginner, its duration of over three minutes and substantial note count call for steady tempo control and sustained focus through to the end.
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Sheet Music
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About the Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Born in Bonn and active in Vienna, Ludwig van Beethoven is among the towering figures in music history, bridging the Classical and Romantic eras. Despite losing his hearing in later life, he continued composing, pursuing innovative forms and intense emotional expression in his symphonies and piano sonatas. His beloved piano piece "Fur Elise" and his 32 piano sonatas remain widely performed. This site features 96 of his works, including piano concertos and piano trios.
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