Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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1775

Average_duration

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15:27

Movement_count

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3

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his Piano Sonata No. 1 in C major, K. 279 (189d) in 1774, when he was just 18 years old. The sonata is comprised of three movements: Allegro, Andante, and Allegro. It was premiered by Mozart himself in a concert in Munich in June of that year. The first movement, Allegro, is in sonata form and begins with a lively and cheerful theme in the piano's right hand. The left hand provides a steady accompaniment, and the two hands alternate in playing the theme. The development section explores the theme further, with the piano playing rapid arpeggios and trills. The movement ends with a recapitulation of the main theme. The second movement, Andante, is a slow and lyrical piece in A minor. The piano plays a simple melody, which is then repeated with variations. The middle section of the movement features a more complex melody, with the left hand providing a gentle accompaniment. The movement ends with a return to the original melody. The final movement, Allegro, is a lively and energetic piece in C major. The piano plays a fast and playful theme, which is then repeated with variations. The middle section of the movement features a more subdued melody, with the left hand providing a gentle accompaniment. The movement ends with a return to the original theme, played with even more energy and enthusiasm. Overall, Mozart's Piano Sonata No. 1 in C major, K. 279 (189d) is a charming and delightful work, showcasing the composer's early mastery of the piano sonata form. The sonata is characterized by its lively and cheerful themes, its lyrical and expressive melodies, and its virtuosic piano writing. It remains a popular and beloved work in the piano repertoire.

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