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Topic: Mozart Sonata 570 First Movement/Level? (Read 7254 times)

lani

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Mozart Sonata 570 First Movement/Level?

on: March 11, 2004, 12:45:51 AM

Hello-Would someone please post what level this piece is approriate for? Would it appropriate for intermediate level (11 yo) ? Thanks! Lani

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Re: Mozart Sonata 570 First Movement/Level?

Reply #1 on: March 11, 2004, 01:18:58 AM

This sonata is slightly more difficult than K545. If she can manage K545, K570 is the next logical step (it is around grade 6/7).

It is more difficult musically than technically. The slow movement in particular requires a good legato, and sensibility to bring up its lyrical qualities. Technically the rondo (last mov) is the most difficult.

Best wishes,
Bernhard.

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Re: Mozart Sonata 570 First Movement/Level?

Reply #2 on: March 11, 2004, 01:30:48 AM

Great-Thanks Bernhard! Any etudes or small pieces that you might suggest for practice to prepare for the legatos and rondo on this piece? Regards, Lani

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Re: Mozart Sonata 570 First Movement/Level?

Reply #3 on: March 11, 2004, 02:11:52 AM

The work she does on the piece itself should be enough.

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Bernhard.

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Re: Mozart Sonata 570 First Movement/Level?

Reply #4 on: March 11, 2004, 04:53:39 PM

Great-Thanks, Bernhard! Regards, Lani

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