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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1783

Average_duration

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13:57

Movement_count

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3

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Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata in D major, WoO 47/3, also known as the Kurfürstensonate, was composed in 1783 when Beethoven was just 12 years old. It is believed to be one of his earliest surviving works for piano. The sonata is in three movements, with a total duration of approximately 10 minutes. The first movement, marked Allegro con brio, is in sonata form and begins with a lively and energetic theme. The second movement, marked Adagio, is a slow and lyrical piece that showcases Beethoven's ability to create beautiful melodies. The final movement, marked Allegro, is a playful and light-hearted piece that brings the sonata to a joyful conclusion. The Kurfürstensonate is characterized by its classical style, with clear and concise melodies, balanced phrases, and a sense of symmetry and proportion. It also demonstrates Beethoven's early mastery of the piano, with virtuosic passages and intricate fingerwork throughout the sonata. The sonata was not published during Beethoven's lifetime and was only discovered in the 20th century. Despite its relative obscurity, the Kurfürstensonate is an important work in Beethoven's early development as a composer and provides insight into his musical style and technique.

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