🇩🇪Ludwig van Beethoven ： Sonatina in C-Moll WoO43a

Written for mandolin and piano, this sonatina consists of two movements. In the first, exchanges of short motifs and lively rhythms drive the music forward. In the later movement, the flow becomes more settled, with the shaping of the melody and the timing between the accompaniment and the solo line providing points of interest. Even when serving an accompanying role, the pianist should do more than simply play softly: it is important to respond to the partner’s phrases and help shape the musical direction. Bringing out the character of each movement and allowing space at rests and phrase endings helps the chamber-music dialogue come vividly to life.