About the Sonata
The Moonlight Sonata, completed in 1801, is one of Ludwig van Beethoven's most popular piano sonatas. Officially titled Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor "Quasi una fantasia", Op. 27, No. 2, it is noted for its dreamy, flowing first movement, tempestuous second, and brilliant third.
🕯️ Its poetic name "Moonlight" was inspired by a music critic who likened the effect of the first movement to moonlight shining upon Lake Lucerne. 🎶
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