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Für Elise

musical composition by Beethoven
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  • A black and white illustration of Beethoven seated at a piano, surrounded by scattered sheet music, with a cello nearby, referencing his composition Fur Elise.
    Today in History—April 27
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    …in a beautiful piano piece, Für Elise, meaning “For Elise.” But it was not published during his lifetime—in fact not until 1867, 40 years after his death—presumably because he was never quite satisfied with the composition. Indeed, he never even named it: “Für Elise” was a dedication that he wrote…

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    …in a beautiful piano piece, Für Elise, meaning “For Elise.” But it was not published during his lifetime—in fact not until 1867, 40 years after his death—presumably because he was never quite satisfied with the composition. Indeed, he never even named it: “Für Elise” was a dedication that he wrote…

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