Description
The finale of the Sonatine Op.20 No.1, cast in a lively rondo form. As its main theme returns in varied guises, it helps build rhythmic sense and finger agility, giving the sonatina its most energetic movement. It suits beginners as a satisfying closing piece to complete the set. Part of its appeal lies in the exhilarating feeling of playing it through at a steady, lively pace.
Compact piano works that teach sonata form on a smaller scale, often used as a stepping stone toward full-length sonatas.
Sheet Music
Sheet music provided by Mutopia Project
About the Composer
Friedrich Kuhlau (1786-1832)
Friedrich Kuhlau was born in Germany and spent the latter part of his career in Denmark, where he became known as the "Danish Beethoven." Especially celebrated for his flute music, he also wrote many pedagogical piano sonatinas notable for their clarity and appealing melodies, still favored by students today. This site features all three movements of his Sonatine, Op. 20, No. 1.
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