Ludwig van Beethoven Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

moonlightLudwig van Beethoven36rank/position

Beethoven “Moonlight”

It gives a different impression from Debussy’s Clair de Lune.

Rather than a brilliantly shining moon, this feels more like a moon emerging from between the clouds, gradually beginning to cast its light.

The fine-grained depiction strikes me as very Beethoven-like.

Beethoven MedleyLudwig van Beethoven37rank/position

[Work/Study BGM] Beethoven: 13 Famous Piano Pieces

This is a medley of the wonderful pieces left by Beethoven, who is also known as the ‘Saint of Music’ in Japan.

His musical style, while being the culmination of Classical music, also served as a forerunner of Romantic music, influencing many composers of his time.

Ecossaise in E-flat major, WoO 86Ludwig van Beethoven38rank/position

Ludwig van Beethoven, Six Ecossaises WoO 83

Although it is very well known as a piano practice piece, this song—whose beautiful melody and rhythms and tunes that intersect between bright, light passages make it popular among children—is actually a work by Beethoven.

There used to be many pieces that famous pianists, both in Japan and abroad, performed as well,

Ruins of AthensLudwig van Beethoven39rank/position

Beethoven – The Ruins of Athens, Op. 113

Turkish March is a very famous piece, but it’s not widely known that it is actually one movement within the overture The Ruins of Athens.

How about listening to the entire work this time? Within the broader landscape, the distinctive “Turkish March” character shines even more prominently.

Écossaises, WoO 23Ludwig van Beethoven40rank/position

Beethoven : Écossaise WoO 23

During Beethoven’s lifetime, duple-time dances were all the rage.

His Ecossaises, WoO 23, are performed in such duple meter and vividly reflect the cultural backdrop of the era.

The piece follows the form A–B–A–B′, C–C–D–B′, with the trickiest sections being parts A and C.

Part A begins on the offbeat, which can be challenging if you’re not used to it.

In part C, the right-hand slurs are crucial and call for a gentle touch.

Neither section is particularly difficult once you’re accustomed to them, making this a piece that’s approachable even for beginners.

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Für EliseLudwig van Beethoven41rank/position

Für Elise (Beethoven) Ayumi Yokouchi

A well-known masterpiece for solo piano, as everyone knows.

Its simple and accessible structure follows a rondo form, and it has been loved by children and adults alike, past and present.

It is a quintessential solo piano piece that almost everyone has heard at least once.

There is a theory that the “Elise” in the title actually refers to Therese, a woman Beethoven loved.

Sonata No. 14 “Moonlight” in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2, I. MovementLudwig van Beethoven42rank/position

Beethoven Sonata # 14 “Moonlight” Op. 27 No. 2 Valentina Lisitsa

Ludwig van Beethoven’s Sonata No.

14 “Moonlight” in C-sharp minor, Op.

27-2 is striking for its right-hand part repeated in triplets, its slowly shifting harmonies, and a melody steeped in deep sorrow.

The powerful first movement is especially renowned and popular, and is widely cherished as a piece that many piano students aspire to play.

Although the technical difficulty of the first movement is not particularly high, maintaining a stable tempo and matching the touch of every note without causing ripples requires intense concentration.

Play carefully, with the intention of putting feeling into every single note.

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