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Marches

3 Marches, Op.45

Ludwig van Beethoven (1803)

DifficultyAdvanced
Duration12:34
Notes11,478
OpusOp.45

Description

This collection brings together three marches by Beethoven, each with its own distinct character but sharing a bold rhythmic drive and festive grandeur. Running about twelve and a half minutes with dense writing, it calls for rhythmic precision and a firm, steady touch. It is a piece suited to advanced players.

Marches defined by their strong, steady rhythm, spanning from Bach's keyboard works to Sousa's popular American marches.

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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