Sonatina in G major (attributed to Beethoven)
The Sonatina in G major is a composition for solo piano attributed to Ludwig van Beethoven (listed as Anh. 5 No. 1 in the Kinsky–Halm Catalogue). The work was published in Hamburg, Germany, after Beethoven's death.
Structure
The composition is in two movements:
The first movement is in 4
4 time; the second movement is titled Romance and is in 6
8 time.
Authorship
Modern scholars now consider Beethoven's authorship of the work unlikely. There is no proof that Beethoven himself composed the work; however, it was found amongst his papers after he died. Some people believe it was written by one of his pupils.[1]
References
External links
- Sonatina in G: Scores at the International Music Score Library Project
- Video of Sonatina in G major Anh. 5 with sheet music.
