Composer

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Robert Schumann

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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1853

Average_duration

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36:09

Movement_count

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12

Movement ....

Robert Schumann's 'Sonatas (3), Op. 118' is a collection of three piano sonatas composed in 1853. The work was premiered by Clara Schumann, Robert's wife, on January 24, 1854, in Leipzig. The first sonata, marked "Allegro moderato," is characterized by its lyrical melodies and rich harmonies. The second movement, "Andante teneramente," is a tender and introspective piece that showcases Schumann's gift for melody. The final movement, "Allegro molto," is a lively and energetic piece that brings the sonata to a thrilling conclusion. The second sonata, marked "Andante un poco adagio," is a more introspective and melancholic piece. The first movement is marked by its delicate and expressive melodies, while the second movement, "Intermezzo: Allegro non assai, ma molto appassionato," is a passionate and intense piece that showcases Schumann's virtuosity as a pianist. The final movement, marked "Romanze: Andante," is a beautiful and lyrical piece that brings the sonata to a peaceful and contemplative close. The third sonata, marked "Allegro ma non agitato," is a more complex and challenging piece. The first movement is marked by its intricate and virtuosic piano writing, while the second movement, "Intermezzo: Andantino un poco agitato," is a more introspective and melancholic piece that showcases Schumann's gift for melody. The final movement, marked "Allegro molto vivace," is a lively and energetic piece that brings the sonata to a thrilling conclusion. Overall, Schumann's 'Sonatas (3), Op. 118' is a masterful collection of piano sonatas that showcases the composer's gift for melody, harmony, and virtuosic piano writing. The work remains a beloved and frequently performed piece in the piano repertoire.

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