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Why Is Für Elise so Famous? (And Is It Overrated?)

We dive into the history and mystery surrounding Beethoven's most famous piece.

05/13/2021

FromDigital Studios

Sound Field

Why Is Für Elise so Famous? (And Is It Overrated?)

Season 2 Episode 6 | 15m 8sVideo has Closed Captions

We dive into the history and mystery surrounding Beethoven's most famous piece.

Für Elise has become one of the most widely recognizable classical pieces in the world. It has appeared in commercials, movies, and even garbage trucks in Taiwan. So how did it get so popular, and is it overrated?

05/13/2021

FromDigital Studios

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Sound Field

Why Is Für Elise so Famous? (And Is It Overrated?)

Season 2 Episode 6 | 15m 8sVideo has Closed Captions

Für Elise has become one of the most widely recognizable classical pieces in the world. It has appeared in commercials, movies, and even garbage trucks in Taiwan. So how did it get so popular, and is it overrated?

05/13/2021

FromDigital Studios

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