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Composition of Für Elise
- When
- 1810
- Where
- Vienna
- Part of
- Beethoven composes Für Elise
Beethoven composed the bagatelle 'Für Elise' around 1810, likely in Vienna, amidst reduced output due to health and political disruptions.
The exact date of composition is uncertain. A lost manuscript reportedly dated April 27, 1810, suggests this timeframe. Beethoven's output in 1810 was affected by poor health and the occupation of Vienna, which disrupted cultural life and publishing.
Sources
- Ludwig van Beethoven Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
- Für Elise Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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