Composer

Ludwig van Beethoven

1770–1827

6,206 works in the index

Born: 1770
Died: 1827
Birthplace: Bonn
Citizenship / historical state: Electorate of Cologne
Period (estimated from birth year): Classical

Biography

Beethoven sits on the hinge between the Classical style he inherited and the Romantic one he made possible, and the catalogue spans both: thirty-two piano sonatas, sixteen string quartets, nine symphonies, five piano concerti and a large body of songs and chamber music.

The piano sonatas are the most-bought and the most misjudged. The famous ones — the Moonlight, the Pathétique, the Waldstein — are advanced works, and the first movement of the Moonlight being playable early does not make the rest of it so. The genuine starting points are the two sonatas of Op. 49 and the bagatelles, including the one everyone knows as Für Elise.

He revised heavily and his manuscripts are difficult, so editions disagree about specific notes and markings more than you might expect from a composer this recent. If you are working with a teacher, use theirs.

In this catalogue

Common listed instruments: Piano, violin, Cello, Orchestra, Voice
Genres represented: Classical, pop, Jazz, Pop, Christmas
Works with composition dates: 358 of 6,206

These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.

Catalogue

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Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.

Works and available sheet music details
Work	Year composed	Catalogue / opus	Key in title	Listed instruments	Genre	Editions
7 Bagatelles, op. 33: No. 1 in E-flat major. Andante grazioso, quasi allegretto	1822IMSLP	op. 33	E-flat major	Piano, Organ, Clarinet	Rock, New Age, Classical, Pop	311
Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral": IV. Finale. Presto - Allegro assai	—	op. 125	D minor	Piano, Harp, Organ, Guitar, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Voice, Bassoon, Vocal, Orchestra, Double Bass, Choir, Horn	New Age, Bluegrass, Classical, Pop, Religious, Children, Christmas	449
Minuet	1795IMSLP	—	—	Piano, Flute, Recorder	New Age, Classical, Pop, Christmas	233
Sonata for Piano no. 14 in C-sharp minor, op. 27 no. 2 "Moonlight"	—	op. 27 no. 2	C-sharp minor	Piano, Guitar, Voice, Vocal, Saxophone	New Age, Classical, Pop, Children	178
Bagatelle for Piano in A minor, WoO 59 "Für Elise": Poco moto	1810IMSLP	WoO 59	A minor	Piano, Organ, Guitar, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Voice, Bassoon, bass, Tenor, Horn, Clarinet, Trombone, Trumpet, T	Jazz, Classical, Pop, Children, Folk, Christmas	229
(Previously published as separate songs)	—	—	—	Piano, Organ, Cello, violin	Classical	25
Sonata for Piano no. 14 in C-sharp minor, op. 27 no. 2 "Moonlight": I. Adagio sostenuto	—	op. 27 no. 2	C-sharp minor	Piano, Guitar, Cello, Flute, violin, Horn, Clarinet, Trombone, Harmonica, Viola, Tenor Saxophone	Classical, Pop	72
Theme (Pno.Sonata#15)	—	—	—	Piano, Organ, Guitar, Cello, Flute, violin, Horn, Cornet, Viola	Classical, pop	34
Sonata for Piano no. 8 in C minor, op. 13 "Pathétique": II. Adagio cantabile	—	op. 13	C minor	Piano, Organ, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Orchestra, Clarinet, String Quartet, Viola	Jazz, Classical, Pop	63
String Quartet No. 16	1826Wikidata	—	—	String Quartet	Classical	28
Allegretto (Gratulations-Menuett) for Orchestra, WoO 3	1822IMSLP	WoO 3	—	Piano, Orchestra	Classical	81
Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee	—	—	—	Piano, Organ, Guitar, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Voice, Choir, Horn, Clarinet, Trombone, Tuba, percussion, Handbe	New Age, Classical	57
Egmont, op. 84: Overture. Sostenuto, ma non troppo – Allegro	1809-10IMSLP	op. 84	—	Piano, Harp, Organ, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Orchestra, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Trombone, Timpan	Classical	49
Beethoven: Songs (Complete)	—	—	—	Voice	Classical	66
Sonata Op. 17	—	Op. 17	—	Piano, Guitar, Cello, violin	Classical	17
Die Ruinen von Athen, op. 113: V. Marcia alla turca	—	op. 113	—	Piano, Guitar, Cello, Flute, violin, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Trombone, Trumpet, Mandolin, Viola, Tenor Saxo	Classical, Pop	61
Die Ruinen von Athen, op. 113: I. Overtüre	1811 (and 1822)IMSLP	op. 113	—	Piano, Harp, Organ, Guitar, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Orchestra, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Trombone	Classical	40
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92	1811-1812IMSLP	Op. 92	A major	Piano, Harp, Organ, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Trombone, Timpani, Trumpet	Classical	29
Andante	—	—	—	Piano, Guitar, Cello, Flute, Bassoon	Classical	18
Rondo a Capriccio Op.129	1795IMSLP	Op.129	—	Piano, Cello, violin, bass, Orchestra, Saxophone, Viola	Classical	40
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67	1804-08IMSLP	Op. 67	C minor	Piano, Harp, Organ, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Trombone, Timpani, Trumpet	Classical	20
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, First Movement Excerpt	—	—	C minor	Piano, Guitar, Orchestra, Harmonica	Classical	33
Fidelio, op. 72: Overture	—	op. 72	—	Piano, Voice, Orchestra	Classical	18
"Sonata in F minor, Op. 2 No. 1"	—	Op. 2 No. 1	F minor	Piano	Classical	23
Ouvertüre Coriolan, op. 62: Allegro con brio	1807IMSLP	op. 62	—	Piano, Harp, Organ, Guitar, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Orchestra, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Trombone	Classical	33
Overture "Leonore" no. 3 in C major, op. 72b	1806IMSLP	op. 72b	C major	Piano, Flute, Orchestra, Trumpet	Classical	26
18.Minuet	—	—	—	—	—	151
Sonata, Op.12, No.2	—	Op.12, No.2	—	Piano, harpsichord, Cello, violin	Classical	21
Op.2, No.2	—	Op.2, No.2	—	Piano	Classical	10
F?r Elise	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	30
Themes (Pno.Sonata#1)	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	21
An die ferne Geliebte, Op. 98	1816 (April)IMSLP	Op. 98	—	Piano, Voice, Low Voice	Classical	7
Adelaide, Op.46	1794-96IMSLP	Op.46	—	Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trombone, Low Voice	Classical	19
Sonata,Op.12, No.1	—	Op.12, No.1	—	Piano, harpsichord, Cello, violin	Classical	18
Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93	—	Op. 93	F major	Piano, Harp, Organ, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Orchestra, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Trombone, Timpan	Classical	20
Symphony No. 3 (Eroica) - 1st Movement Theme	1803-04IMSLP	—	—	Piano	Classical	18
Beethoven: Three Duets for Clarinet and Bassoon	—	—	—	—	Classical	26
Sonata Opus 27 No 2 in C sharp minor	—	Opus 27 No 2	C-sharp minor	Piano	Classical	16
Symphony No.5, Op.67	1804-08IMSLP	Op.67	—	Piano, Cello, violin, strings, bass, Orchestra, Horn, Timpani, Tuba, Piccolo, Contrabassoon, Viola	Classical	19
Ecossaise	—	—	—	Piano, Organ, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Clarinet, Trumpet, Recorder, Cornet, Saxophone	Jazz, Classical	19
Beethoven: String Quartets, Volume I, Op. 18 (Nos. 1	—	Op. 18	—	String Quartet	Classical	24
Beethoven: String Quartets, Volume III	—	—	—	String Quartet	Classical	24
Sonatina in G Major	—	—	G major	Piano, Organ	Classical	25
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36	1800-1802IMSLP	Op. 36	D major	Piano, Harp, Organ, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Orchestra, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Trombone, Timpan	Classical	21
Symphony No.6	1808Wikidata	—	—	Piano, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, strings, Bassoon, Horn, Clarinet, Timpani, Tuba, Piccolo	Classical	17
Sonata, C minor, op. 111 (Piano solo)	—	op. 111	—	Piano	Classical	11
Beethoven: Variations on Folk Songs for Piano and Violin (Flute) op. 107 Nr. 1-10	—	op. 107 Nr. 1	—	Piano	Classical	22
Sonata No 15 in D major Opus 28	—	Opus 28	D major	Piano	Classical	18

Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. The biography above is our own. Authority record: VIAF 32182557. Portrait: Joseph Karl Stieler, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.