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2. Un poco adagio Op.36 No.3

Muzio Clementi

What's this piece like?
Clementi's Sonatinas are great pieces to get started with the sonata form. They belong to the Classical period together with Diabelli and Kuhlau's examples. The "cantabile" character of the right hand is the most prominent aspect of this movement. The term is derived from the "bel canto" which aims to mimic the tenderness and shades of the human voice.
Who's this piece for?
If you are a beginner and like relaxing, dreamy music, this piece will be a good challenge for you!
1-2 pages
Classical
C major

MOOD: Dreamy and tender.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 4
Equivalent to ABRSM level 4
Equivalent to Suzuki book 3
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1793

Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette executed. Reign of Terror began in France.

1795

L.V. Beethoven published his first piano sonatas Opus 2, dedicated to J. Haydn.

1797

Franz Schubert was born.

1798

U.S. Navy Department established.

1799

Sonatina Op. 36 was composed by M. Clementi at the age of 47 years old.

1799

George Washington died in Mt Vernon, Virginia.

1799

Rosetta Stone discovered in Egypt.

1803

U.S. negotiates Louisiana Purchase from France for $15 million.

1804

L.V. Beethoven finishes his "Eroica" Symphony Opus 55.

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