Description
Believed to date from around 1773, this sonata is one of several works Haydn wrote that year, and it belongs to his middle-period keyboard output. It has the bright sonority typical of D major along with witty rhythmic writing, and a certain courtly brilliance suited to performance at the Esterhazy court. At around fourteen minutes, it maintains a clear, consistent Classical idiom throughout. With over 7,600 notes, advanced players must sustain brilliant tone and precise rhythm across its considerable length.
Sonatas across a range of instrumentations, including piano parts from violin sonatas, spanning Classical to Romantic styles.
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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