Why is Beethoven's Für Elise So Famous?

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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? Sound Field hosts Nahre Sol and Arthur Buckner dive into the history and mystery surrounding Beethoven's most famous piece.

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Arthur Buckner talks to 3rd grade piano student Ethan Choi about why Für Elise is his favorite piece to play on piano. Nahre Sol debates enthusiast Sean Chen on whether or not the song is overrated. Make sure to stay for the end to hear an original rendition of Für Elise by Andre Sims that gives Nahre and Arthur goosebumps.

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00:00 - Intro
01:57 - Für Elise History
03:19 - How Did it Get so Popular?
07:06 - The Case Against Für Elise
08:13 - The Case For Für Elise
11:10 - Für Elise's Legacy
11:55 - Andre Sims' Original Rendition

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