Composer

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Jan Ladislav Dussek

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Publication Date

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1811

Average_duration

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19:36

Movement_count

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3

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Jan Ladislav Dussek's Grande Sonate for piano, 4 hands in B flat major, Op. 74, C. 234 was composed in 1806. It premiered in Paris in the same year, with Dussek himself performing alongside his wife, Sophia Corri Dussek. The sonata is divided into four movements. The first movement, marked Allegro con brio, begins with a lively and energetic theme that is passed between the two pianists. The second theme is more lyrical and provides a contrast to the first. The development section explores both themes and leads to a dramatic recapitulation. The second movement, marked Andante con moto, is a beautiful and expressive adagio. The melody is shared between the two pianists, with one playing the melody while the other provides accompaniment. The middle section features a more complex and virtuosic piano writing. The third movement, marked Scherzo: Allegro vivace, is a playful and light-hearted scherzo. The main theme is a lively and rhythmic melody that is passed between the two pianists. The trio section provides a contrast with a more lyrical and flowing melody. The final movement, marked Finale: Allegro con brio, is a lively and energetic finale. The main theme is a fast and virtuosic melody that is shared between the two pianists. The middle section features a more lyrical and expressive melody before returning to the main theme for the coda. Overall, Dussek's Grande Sonate for piano, 4 hands in B flat major, Op. 74, C. 234 is a beautiful and virtuosic work that showcases the talents of both pianists. The sonata is characterized by its lively and energetic themes, expressive melodies, and complex piano writing.

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