Piano Sonata No.12 Hob.XVI:12, A major
Sonata · in A major · Hob. XVI:12
Joseph Haydn 1732–1809
A major
Key
Sonata
Form
Hob. XVI:12
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Score
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Themes & character
Early three-movement sonata·Minuet finale·Clear textures·Composed around 1760
At a glance
- Catalogue
- Hob. XVI:12
- Key
- A major
- Form
- Sonata
About the piece
An early sonata in three short movements, ending with a minuet rather than the faster finale that later became standard.
Its textures are transparent and its demands modest, which makes it valuable teaching material: it offers real classical phrasing and form on a scale that an early-intermediate student can hold in the hand.
The composer
Joseph Haydn
1732–1809
Franz Joseph Haydn was an Austrian composer of the Classical period. He was pivotal in the evolution of chamber music forms like the string quartet and piano trio. His contributions to musical form have led him to be called "Father of the Symphony", "Father of the String quartet" and "Father of Sonata form".
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