Who was Beethoven’s mysterious Elise?

[Quijote]

The debate goes on...

From The Guardian newspaper:

https://www.theguardian.com/music/20...-never-existed

[Peter]

I thought Barry Cooper dealt with this some time ago by suggesting it was written for Therese Malfatti and that 'Elise' was merely a popular name to refer to a beloved.

[Quijote]

I thought Barry Cooper dealt with this some time ago by suggesting it was written for Therese Malfatti and that 'Elise' was merely a popular name to refer to a beloved.

Yeah, "Baz" Cooper says this, "Norm" Lebrecht says that, let 'em get in the boxing ring and slug it out, I'll provide the popcorn.

[Megan]

Perhaps I'll throw in may tuppence worth.
I rather like to think that Beethoven wrote this piece for one of his female protege students. There now, I think that settles it.