Description
The Sonata for Piano Four Hands in D major, Op.6, is one of the few duet works Beethoven wrote in his mid-twenties, around 1797. Cast in two brief movements, it features melodies passed conversationally between the two players. Lasting about six and a half minutes with over five thousand notes, it calls for close ensemble coordination between performers, making it an intimate yet demanding piece suited to advanced players.
Sonatas across a range of instrumentations, including piano parts from violin sonatas, spanning Classical to Romantic styles.
About the Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Born in Bonn and active in Vienna, Ludwig van Beethoven is among the towering figures in music history, bridging the Classical and Romantic eras. Despite losing his hearing in later life, he continued composing, pursuing innovative forms and intense emotional expression in his symphonies and piano sonatas. His beloved piano piece "Fur Elise" and his 32 piano sonatas remain widely performed. This site features 96 of his works, including piano concertos and piano trios.
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