* A short, simple piece for solo piano, Für Elise is one of Beethoven's most popular works. It is believed to have been written for Therese Malfatti, a woman whom Beethoven was in love with.
2. Symphony No. 5 (1808)
* Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is one of the most well-known and iconic pieces of classical music. The symphony is known for its powerful, dramatic first movement, which features the famous "Fate" motif.
3. Moonlight Sonata (1801-1802)
* The Moonlight Sonata is one of Beethoven's most famous works for solo piano. The sonata is made up of three movements, each of which has its own distinct character.
4. Symphony No. 9 (1824)
* Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is his final complete symphony. The symphony is known for its use of the human voice in the fourth movement, which features a setting of Friedrich Schiller's poem "An die Freude" (Ode to Joy).
5. Missa Solemnis (1819-1823)
* The Missa Solemnis is a large-scale work for chorus, soloists, and orchestra. It is one of Beethoven's most ambitious works, and is considered by some to be his greatest masterpiece.