How many songs did Beethoven compose?

Answer 1

For the purposes of this question, the answer will refer to just Beethoven's songs, not his instrumental compositions as well.

Beethoven wrote around 80 songs, actually known as "lieder", with piano. These were sensitive pieces, highlighting his truly emotional side. In many ways, some of these songs are seen as almost autobiographical, telling of similar events in Beethoven's own life.

He was also known for writing around the same number of Volkslieder, or folk songs.

Answer 2

The "Beethoven Song Companion", published by Manchester University Press, is the first full-length, published study of all of Beethoven's songs with piano, and includes 158 songs: so it may be assumed that he wrote 158 songs.

This, of course, does not include his numerous other instrumental works.

Answer 3

Major works include - 8 Symphonies, 6 String quartets, 2 Piano sonatas, 1 Sonata for violin and piano, 1 Violin concerto, 1 Piano concerto.

Genres - Symphonies, Piano concertos, String quartets, Piano sonatas.

Answer 4

In his lifetime, Beethoven composed several hundred pieces including 9 Symphonies, 9 Concertos (1 Unpublished - WoO) and 32 Piano Sonatas.

Ludwig Van Bethoven Composed Over 650 Pieces Of Music.

Answer 5

Ludwig van Beethoven composed over 650 pieces of music which included 9 Symphonies, 9 Concertos, and 32 Piano Sonatas. Many of these pieces are still performed today.

Answer 6

He completed nine symphonies, and started work on a tenth.

Answer 7

78

Answer 8

294