Piano Sonata No.23 "Appassionata" Op.57 - III. Allegro ma non troppo - Presto
Ludwig van Beethoven (1805)
Description
The finale of the Appassionata sustains relentlessly rolling passagework from beginning to end, driving into a coda that surges forward at an even faster Presto tempo. Extremely dense in notes, it demands both stamina and concentration, standing as one of the summits of Beethoven's middle-period piano writing, packing well over seven thousand notes into a span of more than eight minutes.
Piano sonatas representative of the Classical and Romantic eras, including Beethoven's early works — substantial multi-movement pieces throughout.
Sheet Music
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About the Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Born in Bonn and active in Vienna, Ludwig van Beethoven is among the towering figures in music history, bridging the Classical and Romantic eras. Despite losing his hearing in later life, he continued composing, pursuing innovative forms and intense emotional expression in his symphonies and piano sonatas. His beloved piano piece "Fur Elise" and his 32 piano sonatas remain widely performed. This site features 96 of his works, including piano concertos and piano trios.
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