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Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata<\/h1>\n\n\n
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Op.27, No2 Sonata 14 or Moonlight Sonata is one of the most recognisable pieces of classical music. This atmospheric piece has become popular at weddings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Origins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beethoven originally described the piece as “almost a fantasy” and dedicated it to his lover, the Countess Giulietta Guicciardi<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It wasn’t until 5 years after Beethoven’s death that the nickname “Moonlight” was given to the Sonata based on comments made by a German music critic, Ludwig Rellstab. Rellstab apparently likened the first movement to a boat floating on a moonlit lake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For The Beginner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We have several different arrangements of Moonlight Sonata for different instruments. If you’re a novice on the piano or keyboard then why not see if you can match this gentleman’s talent by playing this arrangement for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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