Composer

:

Franz Joseph Haydn

Genre

:

Keyboard

Style

:

Sonata

Compose Date

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before 1755

Average_duration

:

12:16

Movement_count

:

3

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Franz Joseph Haydn's Keyboard Sonata in E flat major, also known as Hoboken XVI: 49, was composed in 1789. It is one of the composer's most popular keyboard sonatas and is often performed in concerts and recitals. The sonata consists of three movements: Allegro, Adagio e cantabile, and Finale: Tempo di minuet. The first movement, Allegro, is in sonata form and begins with a lively and energetic theme that is developed throughout the movement. The second movement, Adagio e cantabile, is a slow and lyrical piece that showcases Haydn's gift for melody. The final movement, Finale: Tempo di minuet, is a playful and dance-like piece that brings the sonata to a joyful conclusion. One of the characteristics of this sonata is its use of dynamic contrasts. Haydn employs sudden changes in volume to create tension and drama in the music. Another characteristic is the use of unexpected harmonic shifts, which add interest and complexity to the piece. The sonata also features virtuosic keyboard writing, particularly in the fast and technically demanding passages of the first and third movements. The Keyboard Sonata in E flat major was premiered by Haydn himself in London in 1794, during one of his visits to England. The sonata was well-received by audiences and critics alike, and it has remained a popular work in the keyboard repertoire ever since.

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