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Old Apr 2 2008, 2:33 PM
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Piano Sonata in C# Minor (Major editing in progress)

This is a piece I wrote to take a break from my major scale works. As of now, I have two movements completed. Second movements of multi-movement works of the classical era were generally the slowest-tempo movements, but I decided to arrange my movements according to "feel". The first movement is under major renovations. The second movement (Presto Capriccioso) is in a semi-minuet form. I say semi because the trio is much slower than the surrounding landscape and it remains in the home key. The third movement is in a mix of rondo and sonata form. There is a definite exposition, development, and recapitulation and the theme of the first movement is repeated multiple times throughout the third movement (Vivace energetico). It is in an energetic 6/8. The coda at the end is quite long, but ties up the whole sonata into one coherent package. I believe that the third movement is some of my best writing.

Total run time: 5:39 + 5:18 + 3:45 = 14:42

I have tried to fix all of the mistakes that have been pointed out to me, so if any of you could spot any more please let me know.

I hope you enjoy listening to it; please post comments. Thanks
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Favorite composers: Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Bach, Schumann
Playable instruments: Saxophones, Violin, Clarinet, Piano
Favorite pieces: Mendelssohn Symphony 1
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