Genre: classical
Year: recorded in 2006 - performed by Jorgos
Für Elise (For Elise) is the subtitle of one of Ludwig van Beethoven’s most popular compositions. The official title is Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor for solo piano.
Played with a romantic melody in the right hand and supported by arpeggios in the left hand, Für Elise is one of Beethoven’s most recognizable pieces. However, the score was not published until 1867, 40 years after Beethoven’s death.
Pianist and musicologist Luca Chiantore argues that Beethoven might not have been the person who shaped the piece as we know it today. Chiantore states that the original signed manuscript may even have never existed, even though musicologist Barry believes that one of the two surviving outlines closely resembles the published version of Fur Elise.
Fur Elise is featured as soundtrack in numerous movies and TV series, like The Sopranos and Oliver Twist.
This Song sounds like a behind the scences music of one of Jane Austens movies.
Stephanie-
You are very right. It does seem like it would be at a party scene, or perhaps as they are dining. If I do recall correctly, “Fur Elise” was played quite often during social gatherings in that time.
You do know that this song is almost always played at weddings. In fack, it is also called the Wedding Song. If I ever get married, this would be my first dance, and I’m only a tween.
Molly-
I didn’t recall that this is also called the wedding song. That’s a very interesting tidbit of information. But no wedding that I’ve ever been to or seen has played this. I believe that it was another song that I always heard, but I can’t place my finger on it right now. But thank you for informing me. Now I know something new.
DID YOU KNOW ?
Did you know that during beethovens late 20′s beethoven became deaf .during his 9th symphoney he was completely deaf he took the leg off his piano so he sould feel the vibrations coming up through the ground and into his body so he could compose his 9th symphoney using all the vibrations the piano made CLEVER !!!!!!!!!!!!sorry about some of my spelling !!
IT’S A GREAT DREAM
I am at ease with this song, it is quite lovely
Beethoven is my hero!!!!! (other than Mozart). Beethoven puts me at ease, and calms me I love to listen to his music. Anyone who cant listen to Beethoven and appreacite it is crazy, it’s amazing how a deaf man could compose such master pieces
beethoven is amazing. hes the best musician of his time because he had to deal with issues that no one else did.he didnt just have his fame cut out for him. he had to work hard, and wasnt always successful. i have a great respect for him. Beethoven he was unique and inspirational.
This song is my 2nd favorite of Beethoven’s songs! Is’t amazing how a man who becomes deaf in his twentys can compose such wonderful pieces? Its amazing! I LOVE IT! When i’m stressed out, I always listen to it to help me calm down! I play it all the time!
Jorgos u are 1 of the best piano players ive ever heard! Ive been taking formal classes for 0.5 years, but my teacher consiters me as a 2 year player! Do you have any good tips?
me encanta la musica dde beethoven
I’ve heard this song a thousand times and havent’t really listened until now. I love this-it’s a classic! beethoven was a genius!
Es muy bonita la musica clasica es como si te envolviera………..**********
RELAXXX!!!
this song is so light and really helps me to realax i love it.
my favorite song
This song is beautiful. I love listening to in. I learned the smaller version (ment for kids to learn) on the piano. I have not touched a piano in 6 years, but my fingers still do the movements on my desk.
Thank you. When it gets really hectic, I treat myself to this and Moonlight Sonata and once again all is well with the world. I really appreciate you making it available and you execute so exquisitely.
I LOVE THIS SONG!!!
hola,buenas noches ,queria mensionar que es un muy hermoso tema para ecuchar durante las vacaciones en la siesta,saludos a todos y hasta pronto
Fur Elise has a story too. Although Beethoven is a talented man, he did not lead a happy life. He was unable to be with the women he loved, for he had a bad temper.Beethoven once loved a girl, but was unable to be with her. He composed a song meant for her. And when he died, someoone found the piece of music. Because of his messy handwriting, people did not completely know the title of this lovely song. They called it ‘Fur’ means for, and ‘Elise’ known to be read as in Beethoven`s messy writing.
Its hard to imagine Beethoven composing deaf let alone battling for a kid at the same time. He wanted to be with his nephue (if its spelled wrong sorry) I love this sone it pust me at ease.
A música de Beethoven, é maravilhosa, me faz relaxar e esquecer todos os problemas…
HOLA ESTABA BUSCANDO PAGINAS WEB GRATIS DE MUSICAS CLASICA Y ENCONTRE ESTA ME PARECE MUY BUEN .SALU2
this song is so chillll…
beethoven is the ultimate calmer
I can play this, Beethoven wrote this from his own love story. A woman named Theirese who, I think, rejected him so that is why it sounds like…
I’m getting married next year and was wondering about having this song for my processional. Please give me your opinions
I loved this song , is beautiful
Me encanta esta melodía , creo que la música clásica es la mejor del mundo, es la verdadera música
My favourite piece of all time
Again, this execution is absolutely remarkable. It is as if the girl Elise materialises before you.
ES MARAVILLOSO ESCUCHARLA, TE RELAJA Y TRABAJAS MEJOR
i heard that i was reall called fur thereese and he liked a girl and for her her birthday he wrote her this song i think the song is beatiful
WALKING IN A GREEN FIELD ON THE AFTERNOON….
He his one of the greatest pianist I have ever known.For your information,Beethoven is a left handed and became deaf when he was 4 years old.
i hate him
Es extraordinaria la música de Bethoven. En especial esta sonata.Es inigualable
HAHAHA! i’m sorry, at that noisy, cheerful part, i just have to laugh. its a cheery and, for some reason, funny song. opposite of the moonlight sonata, which i love. i’m not all that into this type of music, but i love moonlight.
I love this man (Beethoven) and I love all his music
esta cancion me inspira,, me fascina creo que fue uno de los pianistas mas grandes del mundo
me fascina esta sonata es fantanstico escuchar a este grande me inspira mucho
amo la para elisa
me encanta el tema para elisa
palabras no me faltan para decir lo maravilloso q es sobre todo como lo espresa en sus tocadas magnificas q me lleva a sentir sensaciones extrañas como nostalgia melancolia no tengo mas palabras para decir
I’m not claiming to know a lot about music, I’ve heard many versions of it and just love the song but isn’t this version played a bit too fast?
felicitaciones por la musica de fondo de beethoven para elisa el gran amor de genio austro aleman
this song is named after my sister
I can play this entire song! I love it! Classical music has to be my favorite type of piano music.
This song has always been amazing to me. This was actually the reason i started playing piano. The song is so beautiful and reminds me of my good times.
hummm…. i Always wonder why this wonderful song is called “fur Elise”. Beacause i maid research and apperently noyone knows who Elise was… People say that most likely that the song is supostue be “fur Therese”, beacause in 1810 Ludwing proposed to Therese a student of his and she declined him.. Its a mystery !!
It is For Elise, his wife who had died.At least, I believe I was taught this at a young age while taken instruction.
It is For Elise, his wife who had died at a young age.
This is a really nice song ,I love it so much.
It reminds me of God`s presence in my life .
I love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this is so awsome .
what a nice and romantic ,and calming song .
i use it to study and do homework.In class my teacher puts it on .It makes me concentrate really well !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amazing : )
I love mary !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! @@@@@@
es hermosa esta musica, es lo maximo , un aporte grandioso a lo es la cultura lirica
adoro esta mùsica…… me trae recuerdos tan bonitos es sublime e inmortal
out of Beethoven’s music Fur Elise is my fadorite it remineds me of my childhood………………….
I can play this whole song on the piano.I’m on level 9.(I’m only 10 years old.)
i’ve read that it was a piece about a woman he pursued when he was in his 40′s.
I listen to this, everyday, im on my first trimester, i make it as a prenatal stimulation.
hola quisiera poder tener esta musica para mi bebe es que le agrada mucho
And I’ve read that Elise was a little girl, the daughter of a friend.
So many stories.
Jorgos, this is a lovely site. Thank you.