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Famous Classical Music - Beethoven and Schubert

Here are some famous compositions written by Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert. Can you name them according to the hints given?
By 'famous' I mean you would most likely have heard of these tunes somewhere
Please use the most commonly used word in English for types of pieces (e.g., Symphony instead of Sinfonia, Sinfonie...)
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Last updated: December 20, 2021
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Composition
Allegedly written for his unrequited lover
Bagatelle No. 25 "Für Elise"
A march from The Ruins of Athens
(Don't confuse this piece with Mozart's "Rondo Alla Turca")
Turkish March
A piano sonata, most famous for its slow second movement and the "Beethoven Virus" theme in the third movement
Piano Sonata No. 8 "Pathétique"
Another piano sonata, well-known for its tranquil first movement and agitated third movement
Piano Sonata No. 14 "Moonlight"
Humorously named "Rage Over a Lost Penny, Vented in a Caprice"
Rondo a capriccio
Arguably his most important and recognizable symphony
Symphony No. 5 "Fate"
The symphony featured in Fantasia (1940)
Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral"
His final complete symphony, this time with voices
Most well-known for its "Ode to Joy" theme
Symphony No. 9 "Choral"
Franz Schubert
Composition
Also known as "Ellen's Third Song," famously adapted in Fantasia (1940)
Ave Maria
Probably his most famous lied (song), about a child killed by a powerful demon king
Erlkönig
The first one in D major is the most famous
Marche militaire
He only completed two movements of this symphony
Symphony No. 8 "Unfinished"
Another famous lied, "Ständchen" in German
Serenade
2 Comments
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Level 66
Jul 19, 2021
Could you consider accepting "Earl King"?
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Level 19
Dec 30, 2023
quite unlikely that the demon king killed the child since the father was not even able to perceive him ;-)