Georg Benda was born
Beginning of the composer’s lifetime.
About this piece
This short single-movement sonatina has many key elements of the classical era: dramatic contrasts of mood, lots of energy, and the pairing of agile toccata-like parts with melancholic recitative-like sections. This is a great piece to develop finger control and a internal sense of pulse.
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Level guide
Equivalent to RCM level 6
Equivalent to ABRSM level 4
Equivalent to Suzuki book 4
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Georg Benda was born
Georg Anton Benda was a Bohemian composer, violinist and Kapellmeister of the classical period.
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