Composer

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Frédéric Chopin

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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1827 - 1828

Publication Date

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1851

Average_duration

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23:22

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Frédéric Chopin's Piano Sonata No. 1 in C minor, Op. 4, was composed in 1828 when he was just 18 years old. It was premiered in Warsaw in the same year, with Chopin himself performing. The sonata consists of three movements: 1. Allegro maestoso - This movement is in sonata form and begins with a dramatic and powerful introduction. The main theme is then introduced, which is characterized by its use of octaves and arpeggios. The development section is marked by a series of modulations and virtuosic passages, leading to a recapitulation of the main theme. The movement ends with a coda that features a series of ascending octaves. 2. Menuetto - The second movement is a graceful and elegant minuet in A-flat major. It is marked by its use of delicate ornamentation and a lyrical melody. The trio section is in C minor and features a more dramatic and intense melody. 3. Larghetto - The final movement is a slow and melancholic piece in A-flat major. It is marked by its use of expressive melodies and rich harmonies. The middle section features a more agitated and passionate melody, before returning to the main theme. The movement ends with a coda that features a series of descending arpeggios. The Piano Sonata No. 1 in C minor, Op. 4, is characterized by its virtuosic passages, expressive melodies, and rich harmonies. It is considered to be one of Chopin's earliest works and shows the influence of composers such as Beethoven and Mozart. Despite its early composition, the sonata is still considered to be a significant work in Chopin's oeuvre and is often performed in concert.

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