Composer

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Franz Schubert

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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Jul 1819

Average_duration

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21:01

Movement_count

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3

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Franz Schubert's Piano Sonata No. 13 in A major, D. 664, Op. 120, was composed in 1819, when the composer was just 22 years old. The sonata premiered in Vienna in 1826, seven years after its composition. The sonata is comprised of three movements: 1. Allegro moderato 2. Andante 3. Allegro The first movement, Allegro moderato, is in sonata form and begins with a bright and cheerful theme in the A major key. The second theme, in the dominant key of E major, is more lyrical and introspective. The development section explores both themes and modulates through various keys before returning to the recapitulation, where the themes are presented in their original keys. The second movement, Andante, is a theme and variations. The theme is a simple and elegant melody in A major, which is then followed by five variations. The variations explore different moods and textures, ranging from delicate and ornamental to dramatic and virtuosic. The final movement, Allegro, is a rondo in A major. The main theme is a lively and playful melody that is contrasted with two contrasting episodes. The first episode is in the key of D major and is more lyrical and introspective, while the second episode is in the key of F-sharp minor and is more dramatic and intense. The rondo theme returns, and the sonata ends with a joyful and triumphant coda. Schubert's Piano Sonata No. 13 is characterized by its lyricism, elegance, and charm. The sonata is often compared to Mozart's piano sonatas, as it shares a similar classical style and structure. However, Schubert's use of harmony and modulation is more adventurous and expressive, foreshadowing the Romantic era of music that was to come. The sonata is a testament to Schubert's prodigious talent and his ability to create music that is both technically challenging and emotionally engaging.

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