Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 39

Louise Farrenc · 1804–1875

Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10

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Type: Sonata
Setting: Piano
Length: About 25 min
Era: Early Romantic
Nationality: French · woman composer
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Sunny, well-crafted; good alternative to Mendelssohn F

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