The instruction for the sustain pedal to be depressed throughout the duration of the first movement of this work cannot be performed on modern pianos.
The instruction for the sustain pedal to be depressed throughout the duration of the first movement of this work cannot be performed on modern pianos. It was dedicated to the composer's pupil and possible love interest Ludwig Rellstab, (*) and the "like a fantasy" in its title was added due to its unconventional layout. The second of its three parts, the Allegretto, is short and serves to blend the Adagio Sostenuto and the final storm-like Presto Agitato. Earning its nickname from a comparison of light shining on Lake Lucerne, FTP, name this piano sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven.
The instruction for the sustain pedal to be depressed throughout the duration of the first movement of this work cannot be performed on modern pianos.
Moonlight Sonata (also accept Quasi una fantasia and Piano Sonata Number 14 in C-sharp Minor)