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Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major
Mozart’s Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331, composed around 1783, is one of his most popular piano works, featuring the famous "Rondo Alla Turca" as its final movement. The sonata is structured in three movements: Andante grazioso, Menuetto, and the Rondo Alla Turca.
The first movement is a theme and variations, characterized by its graceful and flowing melody.
The second movement is a charming Menuetto, contrasting with its elegant dance rhythms.
The final movement, "Rondo Alla Turca," is inspired by Turkish Janissary music, marked by its lively and rhythmic character. This sonata showcases Mozart’s ability to blend simplicity and sophistication, making it a favorite among pianists and audiences alike.Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major
Recording Credit Attribution
Performer Luis Kolodin (Piano) Publisher Info. Luis Kolodin, 2020. Copyright Source https://imslp.org/wiki/Piano_Sonata_No.11_in_A_major%2C_K.331%2F300i_(Mozart%2C_Wolfgang_Amadeus)
"Mozart allows the listener to be cocooned in this hypnotically mind-numbing state of dreariness until five minutes in, in which he introduces a variation in a minor key. "
