Dissecting the ‘Moonlight’ Sonata: Beyond the First Movement
Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2, commonly known as the “Moonlight” Sonata, is an iconic composition that has captured the fascination of listeners for over two centuries. While the sonata’s first movement, with its hauntingly beautiful and introspective Adagio sostenuto, typically receives the lion’s share of attention, the complete work is a