From The New York Times:
Beethoven’s ‘Für Elise’ Doesn’t Deserve Your Eye Rolls
It is overplayed all over pop culture. But the pianist Igor Levit says it is “one of the most beautiful pieces I know.”
Is there anyone out there who hasn't played this piece at some point? How many times have you heard it played badly? This article has some interesting insights into it.
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Excellent article on Fur Elise, excellent analysis...and sublime musical excerpts. Thanks for sharing, Pam.