Composer

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Johann Nepomuk Hummel

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Sonata

Publication Date

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1792

Average_duration

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15:50

Movement_count

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3

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Johann Nepomuk Hummel's Piano Sonata No. 1 in C major, Op. 2a/3, was composed in 1788 when he was just nine years old. The sonata was premiered in Vienna, Austria, and was one of the earliest works of Hummel's career. The sonata consists of three movements: Allegro con spirito, Andante, and Rondo: Allegro. The first movement, Allegro con spirito, is in sonata form and begins with a lively and energetic theme in the piano's right hand. The theme is then repeated in the left hand, followed by a second theme in the dominant key of G major. The development section explores both themes and modulates through various keys before returning to the recapitulation, where the themes are restated in their original keys. The second movement, Andante, is a lyrical and expressive piece in the key of A minor. The piano's right hand plays a simple melody while the left hand provides a gentle accompaniment. The middle section of the movement features a more complex melody and a more active left-hand accompaniment before returning to the original theme. The final movement, Rondo: Allegro, is a lively and playful piece in the key of C major. The piano's right hand plays a catchy and memorable theme that is repeated throughout the movement. The middle section of the movement features a more lyrical and expressive melody before returning to the original theme. Overall, Hummel's Piano Sonata No. 1 in C major, Op. 2a/3, is a charming and delightful work that showcases the young composer's talent and potential. The sonata's three movements are well-crafted and demonstrate Hummel's ability to write memorable melodies and develop them through various keys and moods.

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