Composer

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Leopold Antonin Kozeluch

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Keyboard

Average_duration

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12:27

Movement_count

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2

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Leopold Antonin Kozeluch was a Czech composer and pianist who lived from 1747 to 1818. He was a prolific composer, producing over 400 works in his lifetime, including symphonies, concertos, chamber music, and operas. One of his most famous works is the Piano Sonata in C minor, Op. 2/3, P. 12:13. The Piano Sonata in C minor was composed in 1783 and premiered in Vienna the same year. It is a three-movement work that showcases Kozeluch's skill as a pianist and composer. The first movement is marked Allegro con brio and is in sonata form. It begins with a dramatic and intense theme in the piano's lower register, which is then developed and expanded upon throughout the movement. The second theme is more lyrical and provides a contrast to the first theme. The development section is particularly noteworthy for its use of chromaticism and modulation. The movement ends with a recapitulation of the main themes and a coda that brings the movement to a dramatic close. The second movement is marked Andante con espressione and is in A-flat major. It is a lyrical and expressive movement that showcases Kozeluch's ability to write beautiful melodies. The piano's right hand plays a singing melody while the left hand provides a gentle accompaniment. The middle section of the movement features a more virtuosic piano part that leads back to the main theme. The final movement is marked Allegro assai and is in C minor. It is a fast and lively movement that features a playful and energetic main theme. The middle section of the movement is more subdued and features a lyrical melody in the piano's right hand. The movement ends with a virtuosic coda that brings the sonata to a thrilling conclusion. Overall, the Piano Sonata in C minor, Op. 2/3, P. 12:13 is a masterful work that showcases Kozeluch's skill as a composer and pianist. Its dramatic and intense first movement, beautiful and expressive second movement, and lively and playful final movement make it a joy to listen to and perform.

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