Description
This early keyboard work by Haydn was sometimes labeled Divertimento before Sonata became the standard title for his keyboard music. Its clear C major writing and light Galant-style ornamentation are typical of the young composer. At roughly nine minutes and nearly 3,800 notes, it demands steady hand control and sustained concentration, fitting its advanced rating.
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About the Composer
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Franz Joseph Haydn was a leading Classical-era composer from Austria who spent much of his career in service to the Esterhazy family. Often called the "father of the symphony" and the "father of the string quartet," he helped establish the Viennese Classical style with clear forms and witty invention. His numerous keyboard sonatas also served as a bridge to Mozart and Beethoven. This site includes 60 of his works, including movements from Sonatas Hob. XVI:27 and 28.
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