The Enchanting Creation of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata
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DescriptionThe Enchanting Creation of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata in 60 seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactBeethoven's "Moonlight Sonata," formally known as "Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor 'Quasi una fantasia,' Op. 27, No. 2," was not performed publicly during Beethoven's lifetime. It was composed in 1801 and published in 1802, dedicated to his pupil Countess Giulietta Guicciardi. The piece gained popularity posthumously through various performances and publications.______...
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