About Moonlight Sonata
The Moonlight Sonata, officially known as Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor "Quasi una fantasia", Op. 27, No. 2, was composed by Ludwig van Beethoven in 1801.
This beautiful sonata has captivated listeners for over two centuries with its deeply emotional and evocative movements.
Did you know? The name "Moonlight Sonata" was coined by German music critic Ludwig Rellstab in 1832, who described the sonata's first movement as being reminiscent of moonlight shining upon Lake Lucerne.