Sonatina in C Major, Op. 41, No. 1 (2/2)

Vanhal, Johann Baptist (1739-1813)
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Sonatina in C Major, Op. 41, No. 1 (2/2)

2/2 : Allegretto

With its simple form and tuneful melody, this Sonatina in C Major, Op. 41, No. 1 by Johann Baptist Vanhal is a favorite among teachers and students alike.

It consists of a short cadenza followed by two movements :

Cadenza : a short passage in improvisatory style used mainly to introduce the key, it is normally omitted from performance
Arietta (Andante cantabile)
Allegretto

This Allegretto features an A-A'-B-A'-Coda musical form, which is typical of the Pre-Classical era :

Phrase A : measures 1-4
Phrase A' : measures 5-8
Phrase B : measures 9-12
Phrase A' : measures 13-16
Coda : measures 17-24

Duration : 00:54

Source : Johann Baptist Vanhal, 12 Sonatinas, Op. 41.