Solfeggio no. 2 in E flat major, H.221, Wq.117, no. 3
Classical Piano solo
In brief

C.P.E. Bach's Solfeggio No. 2 in E-flat major conveys a delicate and expressive ambiance, reflecting the varied emotions of the pre-classical style. The student will face technical challenges mainly related to the agility of rapid passages and the balance between voices, which is essential to capture the piece's fluidity. Written in the heart of the 18th century, this work showcases the musical transition towards Classicism, revealing the influence of Baroque forms while anticipating upcoming stylistic developments.

Estimated difficulty
37/100
Elementary
Confidence : 35% · to confirm
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Where this work sits
050100

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Difficulty sources
OpenAI_AI
37
37/100 normalised
Relative difficulty
14%
Among Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
15%
Era Classical
Genre
Skills developed
Theory
Knowledge of forms
1
Style
Classical style
1
Interpretation
Phrasing
1
Interpretation
Dynamics
1
Technique
Scales and arpeggios
1
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