Juliane Reichardt was born
Beginning of the composer’s lifetime.
About this piece
This piece is a great example of early sonatas: light mood, well-defined themes and motifs, and sharp contrasts between sections. The main challenge in playing pieces from this period is to bring out the nuances of sound and rhythm from under such a simple texture.
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Level guide
Equivalent to RCM level 9
Equivalent to ABRSM level 8
Equivalent to Suzuki book 7
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