Composer

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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1794 - 1795

Average_duration

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24:39

Movement_count

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4

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Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 2/2, was composed in 1795 and premiered in Vienna in 1796. The sonata is part of a set of three piano sonatas, Op. 2, which were dedicated to Beethoven's teacher, Joseph Haydn. The sonata is divided into four movements. The first movement, marked Allegro vivace, is in sonata form and begins with a lively and energetic theme. The second movement, marked Largo appassionato, is a slow and expressive adagio in A minor. The third movement, marked Scherzo: Allegretto, is a playful and light-hearted scherzo in A major. The final movement, marked Rondo: Grazioso, is a lively and cheerful rondo in A major. The Piano Sonata No. 2 showcases Beethoven's early style, which was heavily influenced by the classical style of Haydn and Mozart. However, the sonata also displays Beethoven's unique voice and innovative approach to form and harmony. The first movement, for example, features unexpected modulations and harmonic shifts, while the second movement is notable for its use of chromaticism and expressive intensity. Overall, the Piano Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 2/2, is a significant work in Beethoven's early output and demonstrates his mastery of the classical style while also hinting at the groundbreaking innovations that would come to define his later works.

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