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Composed as part of the incidental music for August von Kotzebue's play "Die Ruinen von Athen", this march reflects Beethoven's fascination with "exotic" Turkish musical motifs, popular in Europe during the early 19th century.

Beethoven composed "Die Ruinen von Athen" (The Ruins of Athens) as incidental music for a play. The "Marcia alla Turca" reflects the 18th-century European fascination with Ottoman military music.

Beethoven composed "Die Ruinen von Athen" (The Ruins of Athens) as incidental music for a play. The "Turkish March" (Marcia alla turca) became a standalone favorite, reflecting European fascination with "exotic" Ottoman military music. Its lively rhythm and memorable melody contributed to its enduring popularity.

This lively march from Beethoven's incidental music for "Die Ruinen von Athen" became widely popular in piano arrangements, symbolizing European fascination with "Turkish" musical styles in the 19th century.

One of Beethoven's most recognizable works, the Turkish March (Marcia alla turca) was composed as part of his incidental music for "The Ruins of Athens". Its lively rhythm and "exotic" Turkish style motifs made it particularly popular.