III. Rondo. Allegro scherzando Piano Concerto No. 1 (Beethoven)

the third movement seven-part sonata rondo (abacaba), traditional third-movement form in classical concerti. piano states main theme, repeated orchestra. 2 b sections (subordinate themes) in g major , c major respectively. middle section in minor.

two short cadenzas indicated beethoven in movement, 1 before final return main theme, , 1 before end of movement, finishes striking dynamic contrast; piano plays melody quietly, orchestra ends movement forcefully.

the movement typically lasts around 8 9 minutes.