Description
Composed around 1780, this sonata was part of a set of six keyboard sonatas published by Artaria and dedicated to the sisters Katharina and Marianna von Auenbrugger. Its bright D major character unfolds within a well-balanced Classical structure. With over 7,000 notes, it is a substantial work that demands sustained concentration and control.
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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