Three Piano Sonatas, WoO 47 (Beethoven)
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The Three Early Piano Sonatas, WoO 47, "Kurfürstensonaten" were composed by Ludwig van Beethoven in 1783 when he was just 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.1
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Overview
Beethoven's musical gifts, like Mozart's, were recognized when the composer was at a young age2, and it is in these three sonatas that we are given an early glimpse of the composer's talents and boldness. Even at his young age, Beethoven was writing in a form usually attempted by older, more mature composers, as the sonata was a cornerstone of Classical piano literature.
The Sonatas
No. 1 in E-flat major
No. 2 in F minor
No. 3 in D major
- Allegro
- Menuetto - Sostenuto
- Scherzando: Allegretto, ma non troppo
See also
References
- ^ Thayer, Vol 1, pp. 71–74
- ^ Thayer, Vol 1, p. 59
External links
- 3 Piano Sonatas, WoO 47: Free scores at the International Music Score Library Project.
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