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3. Rondo espressivo H 245

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

What's this piece like?
As the name suggests, this rondo is a very expressive piece and a great example of the growing influence of long cantabile lines in instrumental music from the early years of the classical period. In this context, the challenge here is to make the melody expressive, while maintaining its natural sense of pulse and rhythm.
Who's this piece for?
An excellent piece for intermediate level pianists who are working on their technique.
3-4 pages
Classical
B minor

MOOD: Calm, melancholic and tender.

TECHNIQUE: Right hand.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 5
Equivalent to ABRSM level 4
Equivalent to Suzuki book 4
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1769

Napoleon Bonaparte was born.

1770

English explorer James Cook sights the East Coast of Australia. He lands at Botany Bay and claims the land for England.

1770

Ludwig Van Beethoven was born.

1772

Joseph Priestley and Daniel Rutherford independently discovered nitrogen.

1774

Keyboard Sonata H 245 was composed by C.P.E. Bach at the age of 60 years old.

1775

The American Revolution began with battle of Lexington and Concord.

1778

France Signs Treaty of Alliance with U.S., recognizing its independence.

1781

Immanuel Kant published the first edition of the "Critique of Pure Reason".

1781

Sir William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus.

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