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Clementi, Muzio : 6 Progressive Sonatinas　No. 3 C-Dur Op.36-3

Work Overview

Music ID : 18310
Publication Year：1797
Instrumentation：Piano Solo　
Genre：sonatina
Total Playing Time：6 min 00 sec
Copyright：Public Domain
Additional Notes：1820年に一部改訂。 アウグスト・リーデル編曲による２台ピアノ版あり
Original/Related Work： omnibus 《Sonatine Album 1》
sonatina
Piano Solo
piano solo
C dur

Commentary (1)

Author : Shimamura, Naotsugu

Last Updated: June 23, 2022
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

Musical Analysis

4/4 time. C major, sonata form.

Above a regular left-hand bass, a lively first theme is presented. After an interplay between the left and right hands, effectively utilizing the sound of thirds, the second theme is presented in the dominant key of G major (m. 13~). The development section (m. 27~) begins with an inversion of the first theme, and from m. 31, modulates to the parallel minor, C minor. In the recapitulation (m. 36~), the first theme is re-presented an octave lower than in the exposition. The second theme also returns in the tonic key without modulating to the dominant, maintaining energy as it progresses towards the climax.

Performance Notes

In the simple first movement with few notes, it is important to smoothly weave the theme. Accurately grasp the beginning and end of phrases, and be mindful of natural dynamics that follow the ascending and descending lines of the notes. The left-hand bass should not merely be played plainly; if you can be somewhat aware of the shifts in pitch, the music will become more three-dimensional and lively (e.g., beginning to m. 4). For the second theme, clearly contrast it with the lively first theme. Consider an expression that is gently supportive. It is also important to be mindful of rests and ensure that note values do not drag. In the latter half of the second theme, in addition to the same liveliness as the first theme, a wider range and a deeper forte will be required. In passages where staccato is frequently used, care must be taken to prevent the tempo from rushing forward. Throughout the entire piece, always be conscious during practice to maintain a steady core tempo.

Writer: Shimamura, Naotsugu

Movements (3)

Mov.1 Spiritoso

Key: C-Dur  Total Performance Time: 3 min 30 sec 

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Mov.2 Un poco adagio

Key: G-Dur  Total Performance Time: 1 min 20 sec 

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Sheet Music 13

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Mov.3 Allegro

Key: C-Dur  Total Performance Time: 1 min 10 sec 

Videos 5

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Sheet Music 13

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