Description
This sonata is often associated with the period when Mozart lost his mother while in Paris, and it carries an unusually tragic character for his piano sonatas. Tense chords from the opening bars and the dark colors typical of a minor key run through the entire work, setting it apart within a body of sonatas that are mostly in major keys. A substantial piece of about twenty-two minutes and over 15,000 notes, it asks an advanced pianist to combine deep emotional expression with solid technique.
Piano sonatas representative of the Classical and Romantic eras, including Beethoven's early works — substantial multi-movement pieces throughout.
About the Composer
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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