Joseph Bologne was born
Beginning of the composer’s lifetime.
About this piece
This piece is a remarkable composition that blends simplicity with profound musical ideas. Its structure closely resembles a sonata-form, with distinct exposition, development, and recapitulation.
The main theme in F minor gives us a sense of resignation and loneliness, while the second theme in the relative major key (Ab) is uplifting, brave, and full of hope.
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Equivalent to RCM level 4
Equivalent to ABRSM level 4
Equivalent to Suzuki book 4
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