FAQ About Beethoven (Ludwig van Beethoven)

Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" was composed in 1801 and is formally known as Piano Sonata No. 14 in C♯ minor "Quasi una fantasia." It is believed to have been inspired by his romantic interest, Giulietta Guicciardi, to whom he dedicated the piece. The sonata’s expressive and somewhat melancholy nature has captivated audiences for generations, with the title "Moonlight" coming from a description by a music critic rather than from Beethoven himself.