Ludwig van Beethoven Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Ecossaises in E-flat major, WoO 86Ludwig van Beethoven29rank/position

Beethoven : Écossaise in E flat Major, WoO 86

This is a lively piece inspired by Scottish folk dance.

Included in the November 1825 album “Ernst und Tändeley,” it is a short, charming dance written in E-flat major.

Despite its simple two-part form, it features a friendly melody and a pleasant rhythm.

The work gained popularity as a salon piece and for ballroom use, exuding an elegant and cheerful atmosphere.

It is perfect for those who want to enjoy practicing the piano or experience a sense of fulfillment in a short performance time.

With its approachable structure and appealing melody, it serves as a good step in piano study.

Minuet in G majorLudwig van Beethoven30rank/position

Beethoven Minuet in G major – Violin Explained! Practice Video

Composed by the great master of classical music, Beethoven, this piece is recommended for those who have just started playing the violin.

Let’s play its beautiful melody to the elegant three-beat rhythm of a minuet.

Written around 1795, this early Beethoven work is a masterpiece that already showcases his talent.

Its delicate and graceful melodic lines are distinctive and soothing to listeners.

It’s a familiar piece often used in films and TV shows, which can boost your motivation to practice.

Why not practice slowly and carefully, and immerse yourself in Beethoven’s world?

Six EcosaisLudwig van Beethoven31rank/position

Ecossaise / Beethoven WoO 83

Among Ludwig van Beethoven’s piano works, the Six Ecossaises are well loved as pieces for beginners.

The work is structured with five short themes inserted between a recurring main theme, making it perfect for learning how to switch moods and sharpen musical expression.

It’s packed with fundamental techniques such as staccato, legato, and turns, so careful practice will help you level up.

With its many repetitions, it’s easy to memorize and is also recommended for recitals.

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Rondo a Capriccio, Op. 129 “Rage Over a Lost Penny (Die Wut über den verlorenen Groschen)”Ludwig van Beethoven32rank/position

Evgeny Kissin plays Rondo a capriccio,op.129 in Bucharest

Long known as “The Rage Over a Lost Penny (Die Wut über den verlorenen Groschen),” Beethoven’s piano piece Rondo a Capriccio in G major, Op.

129 actually bears the formal title “Rondo alla ingharese quasi un capriccio.” Composed relatively early, around 1795, it was also published posthumously.

It is hugely popular with audiences, but difficult to perform due to its very rapid passages, extensive modulation and development, and widely spanning right-hand arpeggios.

With that in mind, please enjoy a performance by the genius Evgeny Kissin.

Farewell, pianoLudwig van Beethoven33rank/position

Farewell to the Piano (attributed to Beethoven) – pianomaedaful

Among Ludwig van Beethoven’s piano works, this piece is well loved as an entry-level selection.

Its gentle melody is memorable, making it a great recommendation for those just starting the piano.

The left hand’s arpeggios provide a flowing accompaniment.

The modulation to A-flat major is especially beautiful, leaving an impression of wistful melancholy.

It’s a work that fully showcases the piano’s charm, making it perfect for recital performances.

Practice the relaxed, elegant melody with care, and aim for a performance that warmly envelops the hearts of your listeners.

Christ on the Mount of OlivesLudwig van Beethoven34rank/position

Ludwig van Beethoven: Christ on the Mount of Olives, Op. 85 – Christus am Ölberge (FULL ORATORIO)

This is an oratorio by Germany’s universally known musical titan, Ludwig van Beethoven.

Yet it is rarely performed and remains little known.

The work portrays Christ’s prayer on the Mount of Olives and his subsequent arrest; it was composed in 1803 and premiered in Vienna.

At the same concert of Beethoven’s own works, what would later become his landmark pieces—the First and Second Symphonies and the Third Piano Concerto—also received their premieres.

At the time, however, it was this oratorio that achieved success.

When it was revived in 1825, Beethoven’s conversation books note that each revival played to full houses, indicating how warmly it was received by contemporary audiences.

It is an oratorio I recommend, offering insight into Beethoven’s tastes and the trends among listeners of his day.

Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”Ludwig van Beethoven35rank/position

Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” (Beethoven)

Beethoven’s Symphony No.

3, widely known as the “Eroica,” is a symphony completed in 1804.

Amid the post–French Revolution world, inspired by Beethoven’s sympathy for Napoleon, it was composed as a work in his honor.

It was a revolutionary piece that transformed the symphony from music performed for the privileged classes in aristocratic salons into music played for the public in urban concert halls, and it was a groundbreaking masterpiece that greatly expanded the expressive possibilities of instrumental music.

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