Composer

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Leopold Antonin Kozeluch

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1807-1809

Average_duration

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19:33

Movement_count

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3

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Leopold Antonin Kozeluch's Piano Sonata No. 38 in E flat major, Op. 51/1, P. 12:38, was composed in 1793. The sonata is in three movements and was premiered in Vienna, Austria. The first movement, marked Allegro, begins with a lively and energetic 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 virtuosic runs and trills. The movement ends with a recapitulation of the main theme. The second movement, marked Adagio, is a slow and lyrical piece. The piano plays a simple melody in the right hand, while the left hand provides a gentle accompaniment. The middle section of the movement features a more complex melody, with the piano playing arpeggios and runs. The movement ends with a return to the original melody. The final movement, marked Allegro, is a lively and playful piece. The piano plays a jaunty theme in the right hand, while the left hand provides a bouncy accompaniment. The middle section of the movement features a more lyrical melody, with the piano playing arpeggios and trills. The movement ends with a return to the original theme, played with increased energy and virtuosity. Overall, Kozeluch's Piano Sonata No. 38 in E flat major is a charming and well-crafted work. The composer's use of melody and harmony is sophisticated, and the piano writing is virtuosic without being overly showy. The sonata is a testament to Kozeluch's skill as a composer and his contribution to the classical piano repertoire.

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