Composer

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Johann Nepomuk Hummel

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Sonatina

Publication Date

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1819

Average_duration

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26:58

Movement_count

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3

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Johann Nepomuk Hummel's Piano Sonata No. 5 in F sharp minor, Op. 81, was composed in 1819 and premiered in Vienna the same year. The sonata is divided into three movements: Allegro moderato, Scherzo: Allegro vivace, and Finale: Allegro moderato. The first movement, Allegro moderato, begins with a dramatic and intense introduction, followed by a lyrical and expressive main theme. The development section explores various keys and themes, leading to a powerful and virtuosic cadenza before the recapitulation. The movement ends with a coda that brings back the opening material. The second movement, Scherzo: Allegro vivace, is a playful and energetic scherzo in A major. The main theme is a lively and syncopated melody that is contrasted with a more lyrical trio section in F sharp major. The scherzo returns with some variations before a brief coda. The final movement, Finale: Allegro moderato, is a rondo in F sharp minor. The main theme is a melancholic and introspective melody that is contrasted with a more lively and virtuosic second theme. The rondo form allows for various episodes and variations of the main theme, leading to a triumphant and powerful coda. Overall, Hummel's Piano Sonata No. 5 is a virtuosic and expressive work that showcases the composer's mastery of the piano. The use of dramatic contrasts, lyrical melodies, and virtuosic passages make this sonata a challenging and rewarding piece for pianists.

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