Beethoven on Board - Sonata No. 5 in C Minor


Adagio molto (1)

Bars 1 - 16

In the middle movement, we witness Beethoven’s beautiful melody writing at its best, characteristic of his long phrases. It is useful to listen carefully and assess each tone created, then to each phrase and section in addition to singing with the piano. The tempo mark of Adagio molto implies a very slow two-in-a-bar, which adds to the challenges for both performers and listeners.

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