Description
This is the third movement of a Sonata in G major by the Bohemian composer Jiří Antonín Benda. Active during the transition from the pre-Classical to Classical era, Benda is known for clear melodies and a light, galant touch. This finale, built on a brisk tempo and broken-chord accompaniment, offers intermediate players a good introduction to early Classical style.
Sonatas across a range of instrumentations, including piano parts from violin sonatas, spanning Classical to Romantic styles.
Sheet Music
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About the Composer
Jiří Antonín Benda (1722-1795)
Jiri Antonin Benda was a member of the Benda family of Bohemian composers and served for many years as court Kapellmeister in Gotha, Germany. He is historically significant as a pioneer of melodrama, combining spoken text with music, while also composing instrumental works including keyboard sonatas. This site features the third movement of his Sonata in G major.
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