Piano Sonata No.14 "Moonlight" Op.27-2 - III. Presto agitato
Ludwig van Beethoven (1801)
Description
The finale of the Moonlight Sonata is a turbulent Presto agitato, with fast arpeggios surging like waves and sharply accented chords punctuating the texture throughout. Long and note-dense, it is the most technically demanding and physically taxing movement of the sonata, standing in stark contrast to the first. Running to roughly thirteen minutes, it sets itself apart from the rest of the sonata in scale.
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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