Classical / Early Romantic · 1804
Piano Sonata No. 21 'Waldstein'
L. v. BeethovenOp. 53
- Key
- C
- Time
- C
- Tempo
- ♩=132
- AO focus
- AO2
Incipit
Form
Allegro con brio — sonata form. Heroic-period piano sonata. Famous quiet pulsing-chord opening.
Teaching points
- Pulsing-chord opening — pp throughout
- Wide range of dynamics + textures
- Diploma-standard repertoire
Full score ↓Public domain
Henle urtext, PD.