Piano Concerto No. 3 (Beethoven)
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Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Concerto no. 3 in C minor, opus 37 was completed in 1800.
As is standard for concertos, it is in three movements:
About two and a half minutes pass in the first movement before the orchestral introduction is intruded upon by C minor scales forcefully announcing the piano's entrance. The coda is similarly dramatic, emanating from very quiet trills, moving faster, resulting in a regal yet dark climax.
The second movement is in E major, opening with a much-admired melody for the solo piano.
The final rondo begins in C minor, ending with a presto in C major.