Piano Sonata No.46 Hob.XVI:31, E major
Sonata · in E major · Hob. XVI:31
Joseph Haydn 1732–1809
E major
Key
Sonata
Form
Hob. XVI:31
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Themes & character
From the 1776 set·Horn-call opening·Compact three movements·Composed 1776
At a glance
- Catalogue
- Hob. XVI:31
- Key
- E major
- Form
- Sonata
About the piece
One of the six sonatas of 1776, opening with a bright fanfare-like figure suggesting hunting horns, a gesture Haydn used often to signal open-air good humor.
The sonata is compact and well proportioned, written for the growing market of capable amateur players who were buying printed keyboard music across Europe in increasing numbers.
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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