The systematic torture of Elise by De Sade

Radio-program Für Elise (early eighties on Dutch classical staion Hilversum 4, later: Radio 4) invited an ensemble in each episode to give their version of Van Beethoven's piano piece. These so-called Elisades (by some described as the "systematic torture of Elise by De Sade") turned into more and more surprising compositions as the program continued over months, from rather faithfull to the original to tortured almost beyond recognition.

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