Johann Kirnberger was born
Beginning of the composer’s lifetime.
About this piece
This is a dramatic piece that creates an extraordinary effect with a clean writing and very few notes. The music alternates between the dramatic minor sections with a more dreamy and peaceful sections in major key.
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Equivalent to RCM level 2
Equivalent to ABRSM level 2
Equivalent to Suzuki book 3
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