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Beethoven (1927)
by Romain Rolland, translated by Bertha Constance Hull
Complete List of Works
Romain Rolland4555770Beethoven — Complete List of Works1927Bertha Constance Hull

LIST OF BEETHOVEN'S WORKS.

Compiled from Marx and Thayer.

I.—COMPOSITIONS WITH OPUS NUMBER

Opus

1. Three Trios for pianoforte, violin, and violoncello, in E flat, G major, and C minor; dedicated to Prince Lichnovsky; composed 1791-92.

2. Three Sonatas for piano, in F minor, A major, and C major; dedicated to Joseph Haydn; published 1796.

3. Trio for violin, viola, violoncello, in E flat; composed in Bonn before 1792.

4. Quintet for two violins, two violas, and violoncello, in E flat (from octet for wind instruments, Op. 103); published 1795.

5. Two Sonatas for piano and violoncello, in F major and G minor; dedicated to Frederic William II. of Prussia; composed in Berlin in 1796.

6. Sonata for piano, for four hands, in D major; published 1796-97.

7. Sonata for piano, in E flat; dedicated to the Countess Babette von Keglevics; published 1797.

8. Serenade for violin, viola, and violoncello, in D major; published 1797.

9. Three Trios for violin, viola, and violoncello, in G major, D major, and C minor; dedicated to the Count Brovne; published 1798.

10. Three Sonatas for piano, in C minor, F major, and D major; dedicated to the Countess von Brovne; published 1798.

11. Trio for piano, clarionet (or violin), and violoncello, in B flat; dedicated to the Countess von Thun; published 1798.

12. Three Sonatas for piano and violin, in D major, A major, and E flat major; dedicated to F. A. Salieri; published 1798-99.

13. Sonata Pathétique for piano, in C minor; dedicated to Prince Lichnovsky; published 1799.

14. Two Sonatas for piano, in E major and G major; dedicated to the Baroness Braun; published 1799.

15. First Concerto for piano and orchestra, in C major; dedicated to the Princess Odescalchy, née Countess von Keglevics; composed 1795.

16. Quintet for piano, clarionet, oboe, bassoon, and horn, in E flat major; dedicated to the Prince von Schwarzenberg; performed 1798.

17. Sonata for piano and horn, in F major; dedicated to the Baroness Braun; composed 1800.

18. Six Quartets for two violins, viola, and violoncello, in F major, G major, D major, C minor, A major, and B flat major; dedicated to Prince Lobkovitz; published 1800-1801.

19. Second Concerto for piano and orchestra, in B flat major; dedicated to M. von Nickelsberg; composed 1798.

20. Grand Septet for violin, viola, violoncello, horn, clarionet, bassoon, and double-bass, in E flat; performed 1800.

21. First Symphony for orchestra, in C major; dedicated to the Baron van Swieten; performed 1800.

22. Grand Sonata for piano, in B flat; dedicated to the Count von Browne; composed 1800.

23. Sonata for piano and violin, in A minor; dedicated to Count Moritz von Fries; published 1801.

24. Sonata for piano and violin, in F major; dedicated to Count Moritz von Fries; published 1801 (originally together with Op. 23).

25. Serenade for flute, violin, and viola, in D major; published 1802.

26. Sonata for piano, in A flat; dedicated to Prince Lichnovsky; composed 1801.

27. Two Sonatas quasi Fantasia, for piano, No. 1, in E flat major, dedicated to the Princess Lichtenstein; No. 2, in C sharp minor, dedicated to the Countess Julia Guicciardi; composed 1801 (?).

28. Sonata for piano, in D major; dedicated to M. von Sonnenfels; composed 1801.

29. Quintet for two violins, two violas, and violoncello, in C major; dedicated to Count von Fries; composed 1801.

30. Three Sonatas for piano and violin, in A major, C minor, and G major; dedicated to the Emperor Alexander I. of Russia; composed 1802.

31. Three Sonatas for piano, in G major, D minor, & E flat major; composed 1802 (?).

32. To Hope, words from the Urania of Tiedge; published 1805 (first setting; see Op. 94).

33. Bagatelles for piano; composed 1782.

34. Six Variations for piano, in F major, or an original theme; dedicated to the Princess Odescalchy; composed in 1802 (?).

35. Fifteen Variations with a Fugue, for piano, on a theme from ‘‘ Prometheus '’; dedicated to Count Maritz Lichnovsky; composed 1802.

36. Second Symphony for orchestra, in D major; dedicated to Prince Lichnovsky; composed 1802.

37. Third Concerto for piano and orchestra, in C minor; dedicated to Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia; composed 1800.

38. Trio for piano, clarionet (or violin), and violoncello (from the Septet, Op. 20), published 1805.

39. Two Preludes through all the major and minor keys, for piano or organ; composed 1789.

40. Romance for violin and orchestra, in G major; composed 1802 (?).

41. Serenade for piano and flute (or violin), in D major; from Opus 5. Published 1803.

42. Notturno for piano and violoncello, in D major (from Op. 8); published 1804.

43. Ballet, "The Men of Prometheus"; composed 1800.

44. Fourteen Variations for piano, violin, and violoncello, on an original theme; composed 1802 (?).

45. Three Marches for piano, for four hands, in C major, E flat major, and D major; dedicated to the Princess Esterhazy; composed 1802 (1801 ?).

46. Adelaide, words by Matthison; composed 1796.

47. Sonata for piano and violin, in A major; dedicated to the violinist, Rudolph Kreutzer; composed 1803.

48. Six spiritual songs, by Gellert; published 1803.

49. Two easy Sonatas for piano, in G minor and G major; composed 1802 (?).

50. Romance for violin and orchestra, in F major; composed in 1802 (?).

51. Two Rondos for piano; No. 1 in C major, published 1798 (?); No. 2 in G major, dedicated to the Countess Henriette von Lichnovsky; published 1802.

52. Eight Songs; words by Claudius, Sophie von Mereau, Burger, Goethe, and Lessing; partly composed in Bonn before 1792.

53. Grand Sonata for piano, in C major; dedicated to Count Waldstein; composed in 1803 (?).

54. Sonata for piano, in F major; composed 1803 (?).

55. Third Symphony (Eroica) for orchestra, in E flat; dedicated to Prince Lobkovitz; composed 1803-4.

56. Triple Concerto for piano, violin and violoncello, with orchestra, in C major; composed 1804-5.

57. Grand Sonata for piano and orchestra, in G major; dedicated to the Count von Brunswick; composed 1804.

58. Fourth Concerto for piano and orchestra, in G major; dedicated to the Archduke Rudolph; composed 1806 (?).

59. Three Quartets for two violins, viola, and violoncello, in F major, E minor, and C major; dedicated to Prince Rasumovsky; composed 1806.

60. Fourth Symphony for orchestra, in B flat; dedicated to Count Oppersdorf; composed 1806.

61. Concerto for violin and orchestra, in D major; dedicated to Stephan von Breuning; composed 1806.

62. Overture, "Coriolanus," in C minor; dedicated to the dramatist, Heinrich von Collin; composed 1807.

63. Sonata for piano, violin, and violoncello (from the Octet, Op. 103); published 1807.

64. Sonata for piano, violin, and violoncello from the Trio, Op. 3); published 1807.

65. Scena and Aria, "Ah, perfido!" for soprano voice and orchestra; dedicated to the Countess Clari; composed 1796.

66. Twelve Variations for piano and violoncello, in F major, on the theme, Ein Madchen oder Weibchen, from Mozart's Zauberflote; published 1798.

67. Fifth Symphony for orchestra, in C minor; dedicated to Prince Lobkovitz and Count Rasumovsky; composed 1808 (?).

68. Sixth Symphony (Pastoral) for orchestra, in F major; dedicated to Prince Lobkovitz and Count Rasumovsky; composed 1808 (?).

69. Sonata for piano and violoncello, in A major; dedicated to Baron von Gleichenstein; published 1809.

70. Two Trios for piano, violin, and violoncello, in D major and E flat major; dedicated to the Countess Marie Erdödy; composed 1808.

71. Sextet for two clarionets, two flutes, and two bassoons; performed 1804-5.

72. Fidelio (Leonora) opera in two acts; composed 1804-5.

73. Fifth Concerto for piano and orchestra in E flat; dedicated to the Archduke Rudolph; composed 1809.

74. Quartet (tenth) for two violins, viola, and violoncello, in E flat; dedicated to Prince Lobkovitz; composed 1809.

75. Six Songs; words by Goethe and Reissig; dedicated to the Princess Kinsky; composed 1810.

76. Variations for piano, in D major, on an original (?) theme, afterwards employed as the Turkish March in the Ruins of Athens; dedicated to his friend, Aliva; published 1810.

77. Fantasia for piano, in G minor; dedicated to the Count von Brunswick; composed 1809.

78. Sonata for piano, in F sharp major; dedicated to the Countess von Brunswick; composed 1809.

79. Sonatina for piano, in G major; published 1810.

80. Fantasia for piano, orchestra, and chorus, in C minor; words, "Schmeichelnd hold und lieblich klingen," by Kuffner; dedicated to Joseph Maximilian, of Bavaria; performed 1808.

81A. Sonata for piano, Les Adieux, in E flat; dedicated to the Archduke Rudolph; composed 1809.

81B. Sextet for two violins, viola, violoncello, and two horns (obbligato) in E flat; published 1810.

82. Four Ariettas and a Duet, with pianoforte accompaniment; words of Nos. 2, 3, and 5, by Mestastasio; published 1811.

83. Three Songs; words by Goethe; dedicated to the Princess Kinsky; composed 1810.

84. Overture and Incidental Music to "Egmont"; composed 1809-10.

85. "The Mount of Olives," an oratono; text by Franz Xaver Huber; composed 1800 (?).

86. First Mass for four voices and orchestra, in C major; dedicated to Prince Esterhazy; composed 1807.

87. Trio for wind instruments, in C major; performed 1797.

88. "Das Gluck der Freundschaft" for voice and piano; published 1803.

89. Polonaise for piano, in C major; dedicated to the Empress Elisabeth Alexievna of Russia; composed 1814.

90. Sonata for piano, in E minor; dedicated to Count Moritz Lichnowski; composed 1814.

91. The Battle of Vittoria for orchestra; dedicated to the Prince Regent of England; composed 1813.

92. Seventh Symphony for orchestra, in A major; dedicated to Count Fries; composed 1812.

93. Eighth Symphony for orchestra, in F major: composed 1812.

94. "To Hope," words from the "Urania" of Tiegde (second setting see Op. 32); composed 1816.

95. Quartet for two violins, viola, and violoncello, in F minor; dedicated to Secretary Zmeskall; composed 1810.

96. Sonata for piano and violin, in G major; dedicated to the Archduke Rudolph; composed 1810.

97. Trio for piano, violin, and violoncello, in B flat; dedicated to the Archduke Rudolph; composed 1811.

98. An die ferne Geliebte, (a Liederkreis); words by Jeitteles; dedicated to Prince Lobkovitz; composed 1816.

99. Der Mann von Wort, for voice and piano; words by Kleinschmid; published 1815.

100. Merkenstein, for one or two voices and piano; words by Rupprecht; composed 1814.

101. Sonata for piano, in A major; dedicated to the Baroness Erdmann; composed 1815.

102. Two Sonatas for piano and violoncello, in C major and D major; dedicated to the Countess Erdödy; composed 1815.

103. Octet for wind instruments, in E flat major; composed in Bonn before 1792.

104. Quintet for two violins, two violas, and violoncello, in C minor (from the Trio, No. 3, of Op. 1); published 1819.

105. Six themes varied for piano, with violin ad libitum; composed for George Thomson, Edinburgh, 1818-19.

106. Sonata for piano, in B flat; dedicated to the Archduke Rudolph; composed 1818.

107. Ten Themes variés russes, écossais, tyrolienne for piano, with violin ad libitum; composed for George Thomson, 1818-20.

108. Twenty-five Scotch Melodies for one or two voices, and chorus (obbligato); published 1825.

109. Sonata for piano, in E major; dedicated to Fraulein Brentano; composed 1821 (?).

110. Sonata for piano, in A flat major; composed 1821.

111. Sonata for piano, in C minor; dedicated to the Archduke Rudolph; composed 1822.

112. Meeresstille und glückliche Fahrt for four voices and orchestra; dedicated to "the Author of the Poem, the immortal Goethe," composed 1815.

113. Overture, "The Ruins of Athens"; composed 1811-12.

114. Marches and Choruses from "The Ruins of Athens."

115. Overture, "Namensfeier," in C major; dedicated to Prince Radzivill; composed 1814.

116. Terzetto for soprano, tenor, and bass, with accompaniment; composed orchestral 1801.

117. Overture and Choruses, " King Stephen"; performed 1812.

118. Elegy in memory of the Baroness Pasqualati, "Sanft wie du lebtest hast du vollendet" dedicated to the Baron Pasqualati; composed 1814.

119. Twelve Bagatelles for piano; composed 1820-1822.

120. Thirty-three Variations on a waltz by Diabelli; dedicated to Madame Brentano; composed 1823.

121A. Adagio, Variations and Rondo for piano, violin, and violoncello, in G major; theme, "Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu" published 1824.

121B. Opferlied for solo, chorus, and orchestra; words by Matthison; composed 1822.

122. In allen guten Stunden, for solo and chorus, with two clarionets, two horns, and two bassoons; words by Goethe; composed 1822.

123. Missa Solemnis for four voices, chorus, and orchestra, in D major; dedicated to the Cardinal Archduke Rudolph; composed 1818-1822.

124. Overture, " Weihe des Hauses," in C major; dedicated to Prince Galitzin; composed 1822.

125. Ninth Symphony with final chorus on Schiller's "Ode to Joy" for orchestra, four voices, and chorus, in D minor; dedicated to Frederick William III of Prussia; composed 1822-3.

126. Six Bagatelles for piano; composed about 1821.

127. Quartet for two violins, viola, and violon cello, in E flat; dedicated to Prince Galitzin; composed 1824.

128. "The Kiss," Arietta for voice and piano; composed 1822.

129. Rondo capriccioso, in G major.

130. Quartet for two violins, viola, and violoncello, in B flat; dedicated to Prince Galitzin; composed 1825.

131. Quartet for two violins, viola, and violoncello, in C sharp minor; dedicated to the Baron von Stutterheim; composed 1826.

132. Quartet for two violins, viola, and violoncello, in A minor; dedicated to Prince Galitzin; composed 1825.

133. Grand Fugue for two violins, viola, and violoncello, in B flat; dedicated to the Cardinal Archduke Rudolph; composed 1825.

134. Grand Fugue, Op. 133 (arranged for piano for four hands).

135. Quartet (the sixteenth) for two violins, viola, and cello, in F major; dedicated to Herrn Wolfmeier; composed 1826.

136. Der Glorreiche Augenblick, cantata for four voices and orchestra; text by Dr. Weissenbach; dedicated to Franz I Emperor of Austria, Nicholas I Emperor of Russia, and Frederick William III King of Prussia; composed 1814.

137. Fugue for two violins, two violas, and cello, in D major; composed 1817.

138. Ouverture caracteristique, "Leonora," No. 1, in C major.


II.—COMPOSITIONS DESIGNATED SIMPLY BY NUMBERS.

1A. Twelve Variations for piano and violin, in F major; Theme, Se vuol ballare, from Mozart's Figaro; dedicated to Eleanore von Breuning; published 1793. (See page 70).

1B. Thirteen Variations for piano, in A major; Theme, Es war einmal ein alter Mann; published 1794.

2. Nine Variations for piano in A major; Theme, Quant è più bello; published 1797.

3A. Six Variations for piano; Theme, Nel cor più non mi sento; composed 1795.

3B. Two Minuets for piano, for four hands.

4. Twelve Variations for piano, in C major; Theme, Menuet à la Vigano; published 1796.

5A. Twelve Variations for piano, in A major; Theme from the ballet of the Wood maiden; published 1797.

5B. Twelve Variations for piano and violoncello, in G major; Theme, "See, the Conquering Hero comes!" published 1804.

6. Twelve Variations for piano and violoncello, in F major (see Op. 66).

7. Eight Variations for piano, in C major; Theme from Grétry's Richard Cœur de Lion; published 1798.

8. Ten Variations for piano, in B flat major; Theme, La stessa, la stessissima; published 1799.

9. Seven Variations for piano, in F major; Theme, Kind willst du ruhig schlafen; published 1799.

10A. Eight Variations for piano, in F major; Theme, Tändeln and Scherzen; composed 1799.

10B. Seven Variations for piano and violoncello, in E flat; Theme from The Magic Flute; composed 1801 (?).

11. Six very easy Variations on an original Theme; composed 1801.

12. Six easy Variations for piano or harp, in F major; Theme, Swiss Air; published 1799 (?).

13. Twenty-four Variations for piano, in D major, on a Theme by Righini; composed about 1790.

14-23. Missing.

24. Der Wachtelschlag for voice and piano; words by Sauter; published 1804.

25. Seven Variations for piano, in C major; Theme, God save the King; published 1804.

26. Five Variations (favourite) for piano, in D major; Theme, Rule Britannia; published 1804.

27. Six Variations for piano, for four hands, in D major, on an original Theme; composed 1800.

28. Minuet for piano.

29. Prelude for piano, in F minor; published 1805.

30-31. Missing.

32. To Hope by Tiedge (see Op. 94).

33-34 Missing.

35. Andante for piano in F major (originally in the Sonata, Op. 53); composed 1803 (?).

36. Thirty-two Variations for piano, in C minor, on an original Theme; published 1807.

37. Missing.

38. Die Sehnsucht four melodies for voice and piano; text by Goethe; published 1810.


III.—COMPOSITIONS DESIGNATED BY LETTERS.
A.—INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC.

(a) Trio for piano, violin, and violoncello (in one movement), in B flat; dedicated to My little friend, Maximiliana Brentano, for her encouragement in pianoforte playing"; composed 1812.

(b) Rondo for piano and violin, in G major; published 1800.

(c) Andante for piano, in G.

(d) Sonata for piano, in C major (incomplete); composed 1796.

(e) Two easy Sonatinas for piano, in G major and F major; composed in Bonn.

(f) Three Sonatas for piano, in E flat major, F minor, and D major; dedicated to the Elector, Max. Friedrich; composed at the age of ten.

(g) Rondo for piano, in A major; published 1784.

(h) Andante on the text, "Oh Hoffnung, du stählst die Herzen." (Ex. for the Archduke Rudolph).

(i) Favourite March of the Emperor Alexander.

(k) Eight Variations for piano, in B flat; Theme, Ich habe ein kleines Hüttchen nur.

(l) Variations for piano, on a March by Dressler; composed at the age of ten.

(m) Variations for piano, for four hands, on an original theme.

(n) Variations for piano, for four hands, in A major.

(o) Triumphal March for orchestra, in C major; performed 1813.

(p) Second and Third Overtures to "Leonora" ("Fidelio"), in C major.

(q) Overture to "Fidelio" ("Leonora," No. 4), in E flat.

(r) Triumphal March for orchestra in G major.

(s) Three Duos for clarionet and bassoon, in C major, F major, and B flat; composed about 1800.

(t) Minuet for piano (from the Septet, Op. 20).

(u) Quintet (MS.), for two violins, two violas, and violoncello in F major.

B.—DANCE MUSIC.

Twelve Contre-danses.

Twelve Minuets for orchestra.

Six Minuets for piano.

Twelve Danses Allemandes for two violins and bass.

Seven Country Dances for piano.

Six Country dances for piano.

Twelve Ecossaises for piano.

Six Allemandes for piano and violin.

Twelve Waltzes with Trios for orchestra.

Six Waltzes for two violins and bass.

Two Minuets for piano, for four hands.

Six Country Dances for piano.

Two favourite Waltzes for piano, in B flat major and F minor.

C.—VOCAL MUSIC.

a. Six Songs from Reissig's "Blümchen der Einsamkeit":—

1. Sehnsucht, in E major.

2. Krieger's Abschied, in E flat.

3. Der Jüngling in der Fremde, in B flat.

4. An den fernen Geliebten, in G major.

5. Der Zufriedene, in A major.

6. Der Liebende, in D major.

b. Three Songs:—

1. An die Geliebte, in B flat.

2. Das Geheimniss, in G major.

3. So oder so! Nord oder Süd.

Italian and German Songs:—

1. La Partenza ("ecco quel fiore").

2. Trinklied.

3. Liedchen von der Ruhe.

4. An die Hoffnung.

5. Ich liebe dich, so wie du nich.

6. Molly's Abschied.

7. Ohne Liebe.

8. Wachtelgesang.

9. Marmotte.

10. Maigesang.

11. Feuerfarbe.

12. Ecco quel fiori istanti.

d. Songs for one or more voices, from Shakespeare, Byron, and Moore.

e. Der Glorreiche Augenblick for four voices and orchestra.

f. Lied aus der Ferne.

g. Three Songs from Tiedge.

h. Three Songs.

i. Three Songs.

k. Oh! dass ich dir vom stillen Auge.

l. Sehnsucht nach dem Rhein.

m. Die Klage.

n. Three Andantes.

o. Ruf vom Berge.

p. Der Bardengeist.

q. Als die Geliebte sich trennen wollte.

r. Elegy on the death of a Poodle.

s. Arietta in A flat major.

t. Canon in E flat major.

u. Zärtliche Liebe.

v. Resignation, and Lisch' aus, in E major.

x. Canon for six voices.

y. Canon for four voices.

y. Canon for three voices.

z. Canon written in the album of Director Neide.

tz. Song of the Monks. from Schiller’s William Tell.

a2. Song of the Nightingale.

b2. Germania's Wiedergeburt for four voices and orchestra.

c2. Abschiedsgesang an Wiens Bürger.

e2. Final Songs from (1) Die Ehrenpforte, in D major; (2) Die gute Nachricht.

f2. Andenken von Matthison—allegretto.

g. Three-part Song.


IV.—COMPOSITIONS WHICH APPEARED AFTER BEETHOVEN’S DEATH, WITHOUT BEING DESIGNATED AS OPUS OR NUMBER.

  • a. Beethoven's Heimgang for voice and piano.
  • b. An Sie, Song, in A flat major.
  • c. Two Songs:—
    • 1. Seufzer eines Ungelieblen.
    • 2. Die laute Klage.
  • d. Die Ehre Gottes in der Natur for four voices and orchestra, in C major.
  • e. Cantata, "Europa steht."
  • f. Song, "Gedenke mein."
  • g. Empfindungen bei Lydia's Untreu, in E flat.
  • h. Equali, two pieces for four trombones.
  • i. Allegretto for orchestra.
  • k. Three Quartets.
  • l. Rondo for piano and orchestra.
  • m. Octet tor wind instruments.
  • n. Rondino for eight-part harmony.
  • o. Two Trios for piano, violin and Violoncello.
  • p. Military March for piano.
  • q. Lament at Beethoven's Grave.
  • r. The Last Musical Thought.