Lesson: The Op. 3 No. 2 2nd movement
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47m
As the most dramatic movement of the sonata, the Adagio finds inspiration in Opera Seria. The emotional storytelling is important. Also talked about is phrasing, pedalling and articulation in order to get the desired musical effects.
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