Sonata No.4 in E Minor, Op.31 by Matiegka

Sonata No.4 in E minor, Op.31 by Wenzel Thomas Matiegka (1773-1830). PDF Sheet music for classical guitar. Three movements: I. Allegro Moderato, II. Schezo and Trio, III. Capricio. Mainly open position playing. Intermediate or advanced depending on the tempo. Approximately grade 8 due to length and a few sections.

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Sonata No.4, Op.31 by Matiegka from Werner Guitar Editions

Wenzel Thomas Matiegka (Václav Tomáš Matějka, Wenzeslav, or Wenzeslaus) was a Czech composer, guitarist, and pianist. Matiegka eventually moved to Vienna where he became well known as a guitarist, composer and teacher of the piano. He was included and respected in the musical circles of Vienna. A young Schubert added a cello part to his Notturno Op. 21 (originally for flute, viola and guitar; Schubert arrangement D.96). His guitar opus includes 33 guitar works including solo works, transcriptions, chamber music, and lieder.

Video Performances

YouTube Performance Links: I. Allegro Moderato, II. Schezo and Trio, III. Capricio.

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Sonata No.4 in E minor, Op.31 by Matiegka

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