late intermediate

2. Adagio cantabile Op.13

Ludwig Van Beethoven

What's this piece like?
This movement exemplifies the expressive Adagio style of many slow movements in the classical period. The famous cantabile melody is played three times, always in A♭ major, separated by two modulating episodes..
Who's this piece for?
If you are at an intermediate level and enjoy playing relaxing music, this piece will be a great challenge!
3-4 pages
Classical
Ab major

MOOD: Calm, slow, dreamy and famous.

TECHNIQUE: Finger substitution and legato.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 8
Equivalent to ABRSM level 8
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1791

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died.

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

Pathetique was composed by L.V. Beethoven at the age of 28 years old.

1798

U.S. Navy Department established.

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.

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