RAG Music - Ranking Ludwig v...ng [2026] Ludwig van Beethoven Popular Songs Ranking [2026] The great master Beethoven, who is even rumored to have led a sad life.For many people, when you think of classical music, you think of Beethoven.We’ve compiled a ranking of his quintessential pieces.As you go through it, you might also catch a glimpse of changes in his mental state through the shifts in his musical style.
Table of Contents Ludwig van Beethoven Popular Songs Ranking [2026] Piano Sonata No. 8 “Pathétique,” Second Movement Ludwig van Beethoven Für Elise Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 14 “Moonlight,” 3rd Movement Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 7 Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 “Moonlight,” I. Allegretto Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 8 “Pathétique,” Second Movement Ludwig van Beethoven Turkish March Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 “Pathétique,” 1st movement Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 “Moonlight,” First Movement Ludwig van Beethoven Ode to Joy Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 23, Op. 57 “Appassionata,” Third Movement Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 8 “Pathétique,” 3rd movement Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata in D major, Op. 6, for four hands Ludwig van Beethoven Six Variations on ‘A Vacant Heart’, WoO 70 Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 14 Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 14, Op. 27 No. 2 “Moonlight,” First Movement Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 “Pathétique,” Second Movement Ludwig van Beethoven Ode to Joy Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 25, Op. 79, Movement III Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 5 “Fate” Ludwig van Beethoven Six Minuets No. 2, WoO 10 in G major Ludwig van Beethoven Song of Joy Ludwig van Beethoven Armand in A major, WoO 81 Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 14 “Moonlight” Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 1, Op. 2 No. 1, Fourth Movement Ludwig van Beethoven Violin Sonata No. 9 “Kreutzer” Ludwig van Beethoven Six Ecossaises, WoO 83 Ludwig van Beethoven 7 Ländler WoO 11 No. 7 Ludwig van Beethoven Ecossaises in E-flat major, WoO 86 Ludwig van Beethoven Minuet in G major Ludwig van Beethoven Six Ecosais Ludwig van Beethoven Rondo a Capriccio, Op. 129 “Rage Over a Lost Penny (Die Wut über den verlorenen Groschen)” Ludwig van Beethoven Farewell, piano Ludwig van Beethoven Christ on the Mount of Olives Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” Ludwig van Beethoven moonlight Ludwig van Beethoven Beethoven Medley Ludwig van Beethoven Ecossaise in E-flat major, WoO 86 Ludwig van Beethoven Ruins of Athens Ludwig van Beethoven Écossaises, WoO 23 Ludwig van Beethoven Für Elise Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata No. 14 “Moonlight” in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2, I. Movement Ludwig van Beethoven Cello Sonata No. 3 in A major, Op. 69 Ludwig van Beethoven Diabelli Variations Ludwig van Beethoven Turkish March, The Ruins of Athens – No. 4 Ludwig van Beethoven Minuet in C Ludwig van Beethoven Violin Sonata No. 5 “Spring” Ludwig van Beethoven Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61 Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor “Moonlight” Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 24 in F-sharp major, Op. 78 “Therese” Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 13 “Pathétique,” Second Movement Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 23 “Appassionata” Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata “Tempest” No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31 No. 2 Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-flat major, Op. 106 “Hammerklavier” Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 ‘Pathétique’ Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata “Moonlight,” No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 14 “Moonlight Sonata” Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 17 “Tempest,” Third Movement, Op. 31 No. 2 Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 20, Op. 49 No. 2, First Movement Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 23 “Appassionata” Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 23 “Appassionata,” Third Movement Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109 Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-flat major, Op. 110 Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13-2 “Pathétique,” Second Movement Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 8 “Pathétique” Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 8 “Pathétique,” Second Movement Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 14 “Moonlight,” First Movement Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 20 in G major Ludwig van Beethoven Romance in E-flat major Ludwig van Beethoven Waldstein Ludwig van Beethoven Romance No. 2 in F major, Op. 50, for Violin and Orchestra Ludwig van Beethoven Romance No. 2 in F major, Op. 50, for Violin and Orchestra Ludwig van Beethoven Violin Sonata No. 5 “Spring,” First Movement Ludwig van Beethoven Violin Sonata No. 9 in A major, Op. 47 “Kreutzer Sonata” Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 “Fate” Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 “Pastoral” Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 “Pastoral” Ludwig van Beethoven Fragment for Symphony No. 10 “Andante” Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55 “Eroica” Ludwig van Beethoven From Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 “Fate,” First Movement Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 “Pastoral” Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral” Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 8 Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 9 Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 “Choral” Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 9, Fourth Movement “Ode to Joy” Ludwig van Beethoven From Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 — Fourth Movement “Ode to Joy” Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 9 “With Chorus” Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 5, First Movement “Fate” Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral” Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D minor, with chorus Ludwig van Beethoven String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131 Ludwig van Beethoven Pathetique, Second Movement Ludwig van Beethoven the opera Fidelio Ludwig van Beethoven Ode to Joy from the Ninth Ludwig van Beethoven fate Ludwig van Beethoven No fence reading ‘No entry beyond this point’ can be put up in the face of great ambition, talent, and diligence. Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 Ludwig van Beethoven Minuet Ludwig van Beethoven play_arrow Play in playlistLudwig van Beethoven Popular Song Rankings [2026] (41–50) Cello Sonata No. 3 in A major, Op. 69 Ludwig van Beethoven 43rank/position Cello Sonata No.
3, Op.
69 from the collection of cello sonatas composed by Ludwig van Beethoven.
The set consists of Sonatas Nos.
1 through 5, and this third sonata is the most famous.
Hailed as a masterpiece often called the “New Testament of the cello,” it is considered an essential repertoire piece for many cellists.
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Diabelli Variations Ludwig van Beethoven 44rank/position It is a piece consisting of 33 variations, called “33 Variations on a Waltz by Diabelli.” As Beethoven’s final set of piano variations, it is a monumental work that can be considered the culmination of his variation techniques to date.
It contains 33 entirely distinct and richly diverse variations.
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Turkish March, The Ruins of Athens – No. 4 Ludwig van Beethoven 45rank/position Turkish March by Ludwig van Beethoven vividly conjures the image of soldiers marching in lockstep.
It’s a piece that children who are beginning piano often dream of playing at least once, and it’s also known as a staple for recitals.
Within its bright, peaceful atmosphere, there’s a sense of strength, making it a perfect piece for boys who want to perform something cool.
Keep a crisp, steady tempo with the left hand, and play accurately with the right hand so the notes don’t tumble, aiming to express the dignified spirit of the soldiers’ march.
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Minuet in C Ludwig van Beethoven 46rank/position A piece everyone has heard at least once: “Minuet in G.” While the melody is famous, the title isn’t widely known by the general public.
Written in 3/4 time, it has no specific tempo marking, but it’s commonly performed at a lively pace.
It follows an A-A-B-A form, so once you can play the A section, you’ve essentially mastered half the piece.
Since the B section differs greatly in character from the A section, aim for a natural transition when moving between them.
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Violin Sonata No. 5 “Spring” Ludwig van Beethoven 47rank/position Next, let me introduce a famous violin masterpiece by the “Saint of Music,” Beethoven.
Even those not very familiar with classical music may have heard this violin sonata somewhere at least once.
It remains beloved today and is performed as one of the greatest masterpieces for violin.
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Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61 Ludwig van Beethoven 48rank/position Ludwig van Beethoven, a German composer known as one of the most important musicians in history.
He is extremely famous in Japan as well.
While the fact that he was deaf often draws attention, Beethoven’s true appeal lies above all in his flawless compositions, which can be called the culmination of Classical-era music.
His Violin Concerto is one of his most popular works for the instrument and has been performed by many renowned violinists up to the present day.
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Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor “Moonlight” Ludwig van Beethoven 49rank/position The first movement of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No.
14, completed in 1801, is characterized by a dreamlike atmosphere that evokes moonlight reflected on a tranquil lake.
Its dreamy triplet accompaniment and profoundly expressive melody captivate listeners and will not let them go.
It is said that the work reflects Beethoven’s worsening hearing at the time and the pain of unrequited love.
Featured in many works such as the films Love Story and Interview with the Vampire, its allure continues to move people across generations.
It’s also recommended to listen to it alone on a quiet night when the moon is visible.
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