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1. Allegro Op.55 No.1

Friedrich Kuhlau

What's this piece like?

This sonatina by Kuhlau is the first in a series of six Sonatinas composed in progressive difficulty. It's by far, the most famous piece in the entire set, widely played by late beginner/early intermediate pianists. 

This sonatina exemplifies the traditional style of the classical sonata and it is a great introduction to this genre.

Who's this piece for?

An excellent piece for beginners who are polishing their technique.

1-2 pages

Classical

C major

MOOD: Playful and elegant.

TECHNIQUE: Scales.

Ranking

Equivalent to RCM level 5

Equivalent to ABRSM level 4

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1820

Simón Bolívar liberates New Granada (now Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador) as Spain loses hold on South American countries.

1821

Mexico gains independence from Spain with the Treaty of Córdoba.

1821

Napoleon Bonaparte dies in exile on the island of Saint Helena.

1822

Prince Pedro declared Brazil independent from Portugal and was crowned as Emperor Dom Pedro I of Brazil.

1823

Sonatina Op. 55 was composed by F. Kuhlau at the age of 37 years old.

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.

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