Description
Published by Artaria in 1780 and dedicated to the Auenbrugger sisters, this sonata is part of the same set as Hob.XVI:37. Its bright G major color intertwines with light ornamentation in a conversational, typically Classical melodic dialogue. At about 14 minutes with over 6,000 notes, it demands clear articulation and steady tempo control from advanced players.
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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