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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1784

Average_duration

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19:34

Movement_count

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3

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his Piano Sonata No. 14 in C minor, K. 457 in 1784. The piece premiered in Vienna on October 14, 1785, with Mozart himself performing on the piano. The sonata is comprised of three movements: 1. Allegro - The first movement is in sonata form and begins with a dramatic and intense introduction. The main theme is then introduced in the piano, followed by a second theme in the relative major key of E-flat. The development section explores various themes and keys before returning to the recapitulation, where the main themes are restated. The movement ends with a coda that features a virtuosic display of piano technique. 2. Adagio - The second movement is a slow and lyrical piece in the key of E-flat major. The piano plays a simple and beautiful melody that is accompanied by a delicate and flowing accompaniment in the left hand. The middle section of the movement features a more complex and chromatic melody before returning to the original theme. 3. Allegro assai - The final movement is a lively and energetic piece in C minor. The piano plays a fast and rhythmic theme that is accompanied by a driving bass line. The middle section of the movement features a more lyrical and melodic theme before returning to the original theme. The movement ends with a virtuosic display of piano technique. The Piano Sonata No. 14 in C minor, K. 457 is characterized by its dramatic and intense nature, as well as its use of chromaticism and virtuosic piano technique. The piece is considered to be one of Mozart's most famous and influential piano sonatas, and has been performed and recorded by countless pianists over the years.

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