Famous Classical Music - Beethoven and Schubert

Here are some famous compositions written by Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert. Can you name them according to the hints given?

By 'famous' I mean you would most likely have heard of these tunes somewhere

Please use the most commonly used word in English for types of pieces (e.g., Symphony instead of Sinfonia, Sinfonie...)

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Composition

Allegedly written for his unrequited lover

Bagatelle No. 25 "Für Elise"

A march from The Ruins of Athens (Don't confuse this piece with Mozart's "Rondo Alla Turca")

Turkish March

A piano sonata, most famous for its slow second movement and the "Beethoven Virus" theme in the third movement

Piano Sonata No. 8 "Pathétique"

Another piano sonata, well-known for its tranquil first movement and agitated third movement

Piano Sonata No. 14 "Moonlight"

Humorously named "Rage Over a Lost Penny, Vented in a Caprice"

Rondo a capriccio

Arguably his most important and recognizable symphony

Symphony No. 5 "Fate"

The symphony featured in Fantasia (1940)

Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral"

His final complete symphony, this time with voices Most well-known for its "Ode to Joy" theme

Symphony No. 9 "Choral"

Franz Schubert

Composition

Also known as "Ellen's Third Song," famously adapted in Fantasia (1940)

Ave Maria

Probably his most famous lied (song), about a child killed by a powerful demon king

Erlkönig

The first one in D major is the most famous

Marche militaire

He only completed two movements of this symphony

Symphony No. 8 "Unfinished"

Another famous lied, "Ständchen" in German

Serenade

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2 Comments

Level 66

Jul 19, 2021

Could you consider accepting "Earl King"?

Level 20

Dec 30, 2023

quite unlikely that the demon king killed the child since the father was not even able to perceive him ;-)