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The Three Early Piano Sonatas, WoO 47, "Kurfürstensonaten" were composed by Ludwig van Beethoven in 1782 and 1783, when he was twelve and thirteen years old. Though lacking a distinct musical identity, the sonatas show a certain level of precocity and serve as a precursor to the masterworks he later produced. They are dedicated to the Elector (Kurfürst) Maximilian Frederick.
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Overview
Like Mozart's, Beethoven's musical talent was recognized at a young age, and these three sonatas give an early glimpse of the composer's abilities, as well as his boldness. Beethoven was writing in a form usually attempted by older, more mature composers, as the sonata was a cornerstone of Classical piano literature.
No. 1 in E-flat major
- Allegro cantabile
- Andante
- Rondo vivace
No. 2 in F minor
- Larghetto maestoso – Allegro assai
- Andante
- Presto
No. 3 in D major
- Allegro
- Menuetto – Sostenuto
- Scherzando: Allegretto, ma non troppo
References
Three Piano Sonatas, WoO 47 (Beethoven) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA