Piano Concerto No. 3 (Beethoven)

Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Concerto no. 3 in C minor, op. 37 was completed in 1800.

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Ludwig van Beethoven - Op.

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As is standard for concertos, it is in three movements:

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• Allegro con brio ()
• Largo ()
• Rondò: molto allegro ()

About two and a half minutes pass in the first movement before the orchestral introduction is intruded upon by C minor scales forcefully announcing the piano's entrance. The coda is similarly dramatic, emanating from very quiet trills, moving faster, resulting in a regal yet dark climax.

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The second movement is in E major, opening with a much-admired melody for the solo piano.

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The final rondo begins in C minor, ending with a presto in C major.

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Presto - C major

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