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Sonate No. 14, Moonlight | 10 pages | C# Minor

Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, officially titled Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, was composed in 1801. With its emotional depth and innovative structure, this piece is regarded as a bridge between the Classical and Romantic eras. The sonata has three movements, each with distinct musical qualities - a hauntingly beautiful first movement marked Adagio sostenuto; a lively second movement marked Allegretto; and a dramatic final movement marked Presto agitato. Notable features include the rolling triplet rhythm in the first movement and forceful contrasts in the last. The evocative nickname "Moonlight" stems from a description likening the first movement's atmosphere to moonlight over Lake Lucerne. Defying the traditional sonata blueprint, Moonlight's slow-fast-fast progression was unprecedented. With its blend of expressiveness and technical complexity, Moonlight Sonata left an enduring mark on classical music and remains among Beethoven's most admired and performed piano works. We have the Moonlight Sonata sheet music available on this page.

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