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Book SynopsisAll the sonatas, fantasies, rondi, as well as the most important variation sets and assorted pieces are included. Michael Davidson guides us through each composition addressing specific aspects and problems, offering practical advice and interesting alternatives as well as historical background and formal analysis when relevant to interpretation.
Table of ContentsIntroduction: The need for this Guide; 1. Using This Guide; 2. Traditions, Myths, Fashions, Some Conclusions; 3. Mozart's First Compositions for Piano; 4. Sonatas in C (K279), in F (K280) and B-flat (K281); 5.Sonatas in E-flat (K282) and G (K283); 6. Sonata in D (K284); 7. Sonatas in C (K309) and D (K311); 8. Sonata in A minor(K310); 9. Mozart in Vienna - Variation sets written before 1785; 10. Sonata in C major (K330); 11. Sonata in A major(K331); 12. Sonata in F major (K332); 13. Sonata in B-flat major (K.333); 14. The Fantasies (K394, K397 and K475); 15. Sonata in C minor (K457); 16. The Rondi (K485, K494 and K511); 17. Sonatas (K533 and K545); 18. 1789: Sonatas in B-flat (K570) and D (K576); 19. Four Assorted Pieces for Piano; Epilogue; Notes; Bibliography; Index