Sonatas, Vol. 1 (Kurfurstin, or Mannheim Sonatas) for violin and piano by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Urtext edition by Wolf-Dieter Seiffert, with markings by Karl Rohrig. Published by Henle
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was one of the most prominent composers of the Classical period and is often considered one of the greatest composers of Western art music. A noted child prodigy, he excelled in all genres. His music is revered for its beauty, clarity, balance, and transparency, underpinned by sophisticated craftsmanship.
Mozart left a veritable wealth of music for violinists across his 36 sonatas for violin and piano. These range from early juvenilia-simple yet prodigious-to mature masterpieces. This Henle urtext edition-volume one of three of the mature sonatas-contains his ''Kurfurstin'' (or Mannheim) sonatas, written for Countess Palantine Maria Elisabeth von der Pfalz in Mannheim. Among these is his famous masterpiece Sonata No. 21 in E minor, K.304. Includes critical and historical commentary. Intermediate-advanced level, Grade 4.
CONTENTS:
- Sonata No. 18 in G Major, K.301
- Sonata No. 19 in E-flat Major, K.302
- Sonata No. 20 in C Major, K.303
- Sonata No. 21 in E minor, K.304
- Sonata No. 22 in A Major, K.305
- Sonata No. 23 in D Major, K.306
