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Adagio Patetico in C# minor

Carl Maria von Weber

What's this piece like?
This adagio is a hidden gem by Weber that packs a lot of expression in just a few measures of music. The dotted rhythm creates a solemn and grand character and can be played very explicitly. The dramatic character comes from the sudden dynamic and harmonic contrasts.
Who's this piece for?
An excellent piece for beginners who are polishing their technique.
1-2 pages
Romantic
C# minor

MOOD: Serious, melancholic, dramatic and solemn.

TECHNIQUE: Legato.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 4
Equivalent to ABRSM level 3
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1823

U.S. Monroe Doctrine warns European nations not to interfere in Western Hemisphere.

1824

Beethoven's finishes his 9th Symphony Opus 125.

1824

Mexico becomes a republic, three years after declaring independence from Spain.

1825

First passenger-carrying railroad in England is constructed.

1826

Adagio Patetico was composed by C.M.v. Weber at the age of 40 years old.

1826

Nicéphore Niépce takes the world's first photograph.

1827

Ludwig Van Beethoven died.

1828

Franz Schubert died.

1833

Slavery abolished in British Empire.

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