Description
This is the last piano sonata Mozart completed in his lifetime, and its opening theme, with fanfare-like calls reminiscent of a trumpet, has given it a lasting nickname. Contrapuntal writing appears throughout, condensing the composer's mature craftsmanship into a compact form. Lasting about eighteen minutes with nearly nine thousand notes, it requires both the technique to project its bright themes clearly and the ear to bring out its countermelodies.
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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