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The Sonata Op. 2 No. 3

The Sonata Op. 2 No. 3

Lessons on the Sonata in C Major Op. 2 No. 3

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The Sonata Op. 2 No. 3
  • Sonata C Major Op. 2 No. 3
    26:29
    Sonata C Major Op. 2 No. 3

    Sonata C Major Op. 2 No. 3

    A complete performance of the Sonata Op. 2 No. 3.

  • Lesson: The Op. 3 No. 2 1st movement
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    Lesson: The Op. 3 No. 2 1st movement

    Lesson: The Op. 3 No. 2 1st movement

    This sonata is a big work, with lots of brilliance and virtuosity. There are lot of technical challenges.

  • Lesson: The Op. 3 No. 2 2nd movement
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    Lesson: The Op. 3 No. 2 2nd movement

    Lesson: The Op. 3 No. 2 2nd movement

    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.

  • Lesson: The Op. 3 No. 2 3rd and 4th movements.
    1:12:21
    Lesson: The Op. 3 No. 2 3rd and 4th movements.

    Lesson: The Op. 3 No. 2 3rd and 4th movements.

    The third and fourth movements of Sonata C-Major Op. 2 No. 3 pose considerable technical difficulties. The musical discourse is a bit different in the finale as the music feels more spontaneous and quasi-improvised.

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