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Domenico Scarlatti
…sonatas during this period, dedicating them to his royal patroness, Maria Barbara. The Harmonious Legacy: Keyboard Sonatas Scarlatti’s 555 keyboard sonatas are the jewel in the crown of his musical…
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Andor Földes Plays Beethoven Sonata No. 24
Andor Földes plays Beethoven’s Sonata No.24, “À Thérèse” – Piano Sonata No. 24 in F-sharp major, op.78, composed in 1809. Movements include Adagio cantabile, Allegro ma non troppo, and Allegro…
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Beethoven Sonata No. 12, Op. 26 – 2nd Movement – Scherzo, Allegro Molto
Ludwig van Beethoven composed Piano Sonata No. 12 in A flat major, Op. 26, dedicating it to his patron Prince Karl von Lichnowsky. The sonata consists of four movements and…
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Beethoven Sonata No. 12, Op. 26 – 3rd Movement
Ludwig van Beethoven composed his Piano Sonata No. 12 in A flat major, Op. 26 around the same time as his First Symphony. Dedicated to Prince Karl von Lichnowsky, the…
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Allegro from Beethoven Sonata No. 12, Op. 26
Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 12 in A flat major, Op. 26 was composed around the same time as his First Symphony. Dedicated to Prince Karl von Lichnowsky, the sonata consists…
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Vladimir Horowitz Performs Schumann Sonata No. 3 – Part 1 of 4
…published as Piano Sonata No. 3 in F minor by Robert Schumann in 1853. The piece is dedicated to pianist and composer Ignaz Moscheles. The original version contained five movements,…
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How Beethoven Created Incredible Music as a Deaf Composer
…especially when traditional hearing became almost non-existent. Beethoven’s late compositions, such as the last five string quartets and piano sonatas, were crafted during a period of near-total deafness. These works…
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Arcangelo Corelli
…three categories: sonatas, concerti grossi, and trio sonatas. Each demonstrates his ability to combine technical mastery with expressive beauty. Trio Sonatas (Op. 1, 2, and 3) Corelli’s Trio Sonatas were…
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Horowitz Performs Scarlatti’s Sonata in E Major and Sonata in G Major
HOROWITZ Carnegie Hall Scarlatti Sonata.
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Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, Performed by Eric Henderson
Watch Eric Henderson perform his classical guitar arrangement of Beethoven’s ‘Moonlight Sonata’. Download the sheet music for ‘Moonlight Sonata’ by Beethoven from Eric Henderson’s online store. Learn to play ‘Moonlight…
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Beethoven Sonata Op. 57 in F Minor, 2nd Movement – Appassionata
The 2nd movement of Beethoven’s Sonata Op. 57 in F minor, commonly known as the Appassionata Sonata, can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piano_Sonata_No._23_%28Beethoven%29. Check out pianowarist eLi G~’s performance dedicated to…
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Franz Liszt
…that evokes a poem, story, or other non-musical source. This period saw the creation of his most famous works, including his piano concertos, the “Totentanz,” the “Piano Sonata in B…