Harmony explained: Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata Opus 27 No.2 (Movement 1)

This Sonata is probably among the most famous works of Beethoven, composed in 1802 and dedicated to one of his student at the time, Julie Guicciardi.

In this video, we will analyze the harmony of the first movement in detail and learn how that can help us better understand the overall structure. A deeper knowledge of what's behind the curtains provides insights into Beethoven's compositional strategies and helps us better appreciate his great music.

00:00 Form of this movement explained
03:12 Exposition
24:17 Development
31:08 Recapitulation

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