Albert: Music
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The Allegretto is the first movement of this Sonatine by Heinrich Albert. After a brief introduction the theme follows, with an elaboration in the second part and a conclusion, with lots of question/answer games between melody and bass/line. The piece is not excessively difficult, yet practice is needed for a smooth performance in a tempo that must be at least lighthearted.
The Menuett is the second movement of the Sonatine. An elegant middle movement in F with a Trio in G minor. Take a bit care with the fingering in these flat keys for a smooth performance.
The Rondo is the third movement of the Sonatine. A joyful tune in two-four time that sounds quite a few times as a consequence of the Rondo form. A few chord transitions require practice because of the tempo.
The Allegro is the first movement of the Sonatine. The structure is quite recognizable because of the repeated phrases. The second part with the arpeggios in sixteenths provides the most challenge of the piece because of the reasonably brisk tempo.
The Adagio is the second movement of the Sonatine. This time a slow movement, that has a little bit more complexity in the transitions and the fingering. Just take it easy with puzzling things, and you will be all right.
The Rondo is the third movement of the Sonatine. A joyful tune, here also in two-four time, that sounds quite a few times as a consequence of the Rondo form. A few chord transitions require practice because of the tempo.