Beethoven - Für Elise (Bagatelle in A minor, WoO59)
Composed: 27th April 1810Genres:
Instrumental » Piano Solos » Bagatelles
Dedicated to: Manuscript orginally said 'Für Therese' , it is unknown whether it is dedicated to Therese Malfatti, Elisabeth Röckel, or Elise Barensfeld
Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor for solo piano, commonly known as Für Elise (German: [fyːɐ̯ ʔeˈliːzə], English: "For Elise"), is one of Ludwig van Beethoven's most popular compositions. It was not published during his lifetime, only being discovered (by Ludwig Nohl) 40 years after his death, and may be termed either a Bagatelle or an Albumblatt.
Read more at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Für_Elise
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This disc serves to remind us how much marvellous music Beethoven wrote where there isn’t a scowl in sight…Throughout, Paul Lewis plays with the most natural, relaxed but concentrated enjoyment,... — More…
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Presto Recording of the Week, 10th July 2020
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Gramophone Magazine, September 2020, Editor's Choice
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BBC Music Magazine, October 2020, Instrumental Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2020
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Alice Sara Ott - Beethoven
Alice Sara Ott (piano), Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, Karina Canellakis
The clarity and realism of the recording in the concerto are what first impress...Of course, such an achievement would be meaningless if the performance was not at the same level, but the orchestral... — More…
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BBC Music Magazine, December 2023, Concerto Choice
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Brautigam’s fortepiano survey is magnificent, comprising four full discs of variations (including Eroica and Diabelli), the complete bagatelles, rondos and other miscellaneous pieces. Disc 1... — More…
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Cooper describes [the Diabellis] as ‘a wonderful journey…I am instantly in a good mood when practising or performing this piece.’ And that is what overwhelmingly comes over in her superb recording…Cooper... — More…
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BBC Music Magazine, May 2019, Instrumental Choice
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The Times Records of the Year, 2019
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His readings have the easy authority of one who has no difficulty in tracing the composer's most casual thoughts, even if he does not always follow his instructions to the letter. Brendel shows... — More…
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Building a Library, September 2004, First Choice
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Building a Library, September 2004, Highly Recommended
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after decades of conducting the world's greatest orchestras, it's particularly touching that [Chung] should turn here to music of such prevailing intimacy. Though most of the repertoire is well-known,... — More…
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What a pleasure to encounter the full extent of Iturbi’s superb piano playing and elegant musicianship...Beethoven’s Andante favori is a model of tenderness and poise. It also prominently displays... — More…
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Gramophone Magazine, September 2016, Re-issue of the Month
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His playing is immaculately polished, but here he misses something of the arresting brusqueness, heartfelt lyricism, madcap zaniness, and tender melancholy...Osborne's most expressive playing... — More…
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Gramophone Magazine, July 2012, Editor's Choice
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