Moonlight Sonata

The Moonlight Sonata is a piano sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven. The Sixth Doctor attempted to play this piece on the piano before stumbling and giving up, regretting turning down Elton John's lessons. (AUDIO: Project: Twilight)

Furthermore, this composition was played in 2007 on John Ellis' 1950s radio. Consequently, John smiled at the tune. (TV: Out of Time)

Behind the scenes

The sonata's first movement, the part heard in both stories cited above.

Neither story identifies the name of this piece, but this noteworthy piano sonata is clearly recognizable in both.