Beethoven on Board - Sonata No. 2 in A Major


Scherzo (1)

Bars 1 - 18

Although similar to a minuet and trio, which Beethoven inserted as a third movement for his Sonata No. 1 to create a four-movement structure, this movement is marked Scherzo and is the first of such by Beethoven. The A minor trio section adds contrast to the cheerful opening and there is also an unusual second melody in the remote key of G-Sharp minor.

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