Cadenza for Beethoven's Piano Concerto in C Minor, Op. 37

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The cadenza exploits contrasts among the low register, upper replies and sequences that gradually gain force. It thus extends the dramatic character of Beethoven’s concerto without abandoning its thematic material.

First reduce the passages to their bass and highest notes. That framework shows where acceleration has a function and where the harmonic transformation instead needs to be heard.

Broad chords must remain connected to the phrase. Prepare their release as carefully as their attack, renew pedal at bass changes and retain a reserve for the final join.

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