Synopses & Reviews
"Mozart is sunshine," remarked Antonín Dvorák, and most listeners would agree. This new compilation unites six of Mozart's most familiar, inventive, and melodious sonatas, all displaying the balance of design, lyricism, and drama for which the composer is well known. Contents include: Sonata No. 8 in A minor (K310); Sonata No. 10 in C major (K330); Sonata No. 11 in A major (K331); Sonata No. 12 in F major (K332); Sonata No. 14 in C minor (K457); Sonata No. 16 in C major (K545). Authoritative editions.
Synopsis
Dover's new compilation brings together the six most familiar, inventive, and melodious sonatas of all -- represented by more than 100 recordings in the current Schwann catalog: Sonata No. 8 in A minor (K310); No. 10 in C major (K330); No. 11 in A major (K331); No. 12 in F major (K332); No. 14 in C minor (K457); and the world-famous No. 16 in C major (K545).
Synopsis
Sonata No. 8 in A minor (K310); No. 10 in C major (K330); No. 11 in A major (K331); No. 12 in F major (K332); No. 16 in C major (K545); more. Authoritative editions.
Table of Contents
SONATA NO. 8 IN A MINOR (k310 / 300d)
I. Allegro maestoso
II. Andante cantabile con espressione
III. Presto
SONATA NO. 10 IN C MAJOR (k330 / 300h)
I. Allegro moderato
II. Andante cantabile
III. Allegretto
SONATA NO. 11 IN A MAJOR (k331 / 300i)
I. [Theme and Six Variations]: Andante grazioso
II. Menuetto
III. [Rondo] Alla Turca: Allegretto
SONATA NO. 12 IN F MAJOR (k332 / 300k)
I. Allegro
II. Adagio
III. (Allegro assai)
SONATA NO. 14 IN C MINOR (k457)
I. Allegro
II. Adagio
III. Molto allegro
SONATA NO. 16 IN C MAJOR (k545)
I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Rondo: Allegretto