RTV PUBLIC REPERTOIRE CATALOG Query: (all public entries) Filters: {"piece_id":701,"timezone":"UTC"} Matches: 1 | Returned: 1 | Public catalog: 6434 Page 1 of 1 Next: none; end of results Previous: none Version: 22726 | Snapshot: 40899ee732c8a9d86f9dcf2825f62031 Created: 2026-09-30T21:24:54+00:00 | Source: 2026-09-30T21:24:47+00:00 | Expires: 2026-10-01T21:24:54+00:00 {"piece_id":701,"title":"Benda - Sonatina No. 11","composer":["Benda, Georg"],"composers":[{"id":72,"name":"Benda, Georg"}],"instrument":["Piano"],"instruments":[{"id":1,"name":"Piano"}],"genre":"Classical","genre_id":1,"is_archive_only":false,"evaluation_eligible":true,"points":13800,"level":5,"canonical_url":"https://roadtovirtuosity.com/benda-sonatina-no-11","instrument_points":[{"instrument_id":1,"instrument":"Piano","points":13800}],"collections":[],"collection_semantics":"existing catalog subcategory grouping","work_identifiers":[],"work_id":null,"book":null,"sequence_position":null,"movement_number":null,"movement_title":null,"key":null,"arrangement":null,"edition":null,"entry_scope":null,"completeness":"unknown","reviewed_enrichment":false,"availability_label":"Non-Commercial","has_download":true,"download_availability_basis":"public license category and existing file reference; storage health not verified","description":"“Benda - Sonatina No. 11” is a short Classical keyboard piece in C major and 3/4 time. Although the title says Sonatina, the score is built as a Menuet followed by a Variazione. The music uses clear dance phrases, repeated sections, simple left-hand support, slurred right-hand motion, small ornaments, dynamic contrast, and a more active variation after the opening minuet.Measures 1–8 form the first half of the Menuet. The right hand presents the main dance idea with a mostly stepwise melody, while the left hand supports it with simple bass notes and short rests. Measures 5–8 add a rising melodic figure and a short cadential ending before the repeat sign.Measures 9–16 form the second half of the Menuet. This section begins with the same strong dance character, then shifts briefly to a softer phrase in measures 11–12. Measures 13–16 return to a fuller texture, with more motion between the hands and a small ornament near the final cadence.Measures 17–25 begin the Variazione. The opening minuet material is changed into a more flowing pattern, with steady eighth-note motion in the right hand and simple left-hand support. Measures 20–22 add stronger chordal accents and a rising scale-like figure, giving the variation more energy than the original Menuet.Measures 26–28 begin the second half of the variation with a quieter texture. The right hand continues the decorated melodic line while the left hand moves in a smoother supporting pattern underneath.Measures 29–32 close the piece with the most active writing. The right hand uses faster repeated-note and scale-like motion while the left hand adds a steady accompaniment. The final measures bring the variation to a clear cadence and repeat sign.Interesting fact: IMSLP lists Benda’s 34 Keyboard Sonatinas as a collection by Georg Benda. For No. 11, it notes that the piece is actually a Menuetto in C major from Sammlung Part 2, even though some editions label it as a sonatina.How to earn points for this piece:Download or purchase the sheet music.Practice the piece carefully. Watch the video example to make sure you are accurate.Record yourself on video and upload it to YouTube. Perfection is not required. A few minor mistakes are okay.Submit a link to your video here for evaluation. We will watch your performance and give you feedback. If you need more practice, we will let you know what to work on and provide additional practice suggestions. 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