Sonatina in C Major, WoO 44a, for piano and cello; Ludwig van Beethoven

Sonatina in C Major, WoO 44a, for piano and cello by Ludwig van Beethoven

Arranged by Julius Berger. Published by Schott

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) was the most influential and admired composer of the Romantic Era, and is considered today to be among the greatest composers of classical music to ever live. His music is known variously for its compositional rigor, sublime beauty, organic development, gripping urgency, and life-affirming, universal humanism. He left a significant mark on almost every classical genre he worked in, from string quartets to symphonies.

Beethoven made significant contributions to the Romantic and Classical cello repertory, including groundbreaking sonatas and lighter sets of variations on popular opera tunes. To these great works adventurous cellists can now add the short but substantial Sonatina in C, WoO 44a, arranged from the original version for mandolin and piano by Julius Berger. Advanced level, grade 5.