Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven is a band that doesn't hold back. 17 of 30 songs hit intense — this is music that demands something from you.

The character of Ludwig van Beethoven

Across the 30 Ludwig van Beethoven songs we've measured, intensity averages 59/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Fur Elise (the calmest here, 23) to Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral" (the most charged, 94), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata".

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The songs that hit hardest

Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 'Pathétique' intense
layered texture · frequent changes · DR 9 · 1799
Symphony No. 3 "Eroica" intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 9 · 1804
Violin Concerto in D major intense
layered texture · mild changes · DR 8 · 1806
Coriolan Overture, Op. 62 intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 9 · 1807
Piano Sonata No. 23 (Appassionata) intense
complex texture · moderate changes · DR 9 · 1807
Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata" intense
complex texture · extreme changes · DR 10 · 1807
Symphony No. 5 intense
layered texture · frequent changes · DR 10 · 1808
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor" intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 9 · 1809
Egmont Overture intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 9 · 1810
Symphony No. 7 in A Major intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 9 · 1812
Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-flat Major, Op. 106 "Hammerklavier" intense
complex texture · frequent changes · DR 10 · 1818
33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli intense
complex texture · extreme changes · DR 9 · 1823
Ode to Joy intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 9 · 1824
Symphony No. 9 intense
layered texture · frequent changes · DR 10 · 1824
Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral" intense
complex texture · extreme changes · DR 10 · 1824
Grosse Fuge, Op. 133 intense
complex texture · frequent changes · DR 9 · 1825
Piano Concerto No. 5 (Emperor) intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 9 · 1993

The controlled burn

Rondò a capriccio (Rage Over a Lost Penny) moderate
complex texture · frequent changes · DR 7 · 1795
Piano Sonata No. 14 (Moonlight Sonata) moderate
smooth texture · moderate changes · DR 7 · 1801
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 'Moonlight' moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7 · 1801
Choral Fantasy moderate
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 7 · 1808
Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral) moderate
smooth texture · moderate changes · DR 8 · 1808
Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral" moderate
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 7 · 1808
Overture to Egmont moderate
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8 · 1810
Piano Sonata No. 32 moderate
smooth texture · moderate changes · DR 8 · 1822
Piano Trio in B-flat major moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7 · 1993
Cello Sonata No. 3 moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7 · 1994
Septet in E-flat major moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7 · 1999

The quiet ones

Frequently asked about Ludwig van Beethoven

Answered from our measurements of every song above.

What is the most intense Ludwig van Beethoven song?

Of the 30 Ludwig van Beethoven songs we've measured, “Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"” scores highest at 94/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Ludwig van Beethoven song?

“Fur Elise” measures gentlest at 23/100. It runs 100 BPM. The songs here span 23–94 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Ludwig van Beethoven overall?

Ludwig van Beethoven averages 59/100 intensity across 30 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of Ludwig van Beethoven?

The Ludwig van Beethoven songs we've measured average about 105 BPM — midtempo.

Which Ludwig van Beethoven songs are calm enough for background listening?

These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Fur Elise”, “Triple Concerto”.

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