Description
This late Mozart piano sonata has an unusual history, incorporating an independently composed rondo, K.494, as its finale. The opening movement stands out for its intricate counterpoint, showing the depth typical of his mature period. As a substantial work lasting over twenty-three minutes with more than thirteen thousand notes, it demands sustained focus and stamina from an advanced pianist to hold its structure together across such length.
Piano sonatas representative of the Classical and Romantic eras, including Beethoven's early works — substantial multi-movement pieces throughout.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria, and achieved fame as a child prodigy before establishing his career in Vienna. In a life of only 35 years, he produced masterpieces across symphonies, operas, chamber music, and keyboard works. His style combines clarity and formal balance with rich emotional depth. This site includes 95 of his works, including fantasias and fugues.
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