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What was the last piece of music Beethoven composed?

The last substantial work Beethoven composed was the String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135. Completed in October 1826, this quartet is notable for its introspective quality. The work includes a movement titled "The Difficult Decision," indicative of Beethoven’s reflective state during his final years. Despite his deteriorating health, Beethoven continued working on musical ideas until shortly before his death in March 1827.

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