At about the same time as 1783-85, a version for piano duet was made which rearranged the movements of the five Divertimenti as '6 Viennese Sonatinas'. Our new edition is based on the piano version of 1803 but also takes into account the original wind divertimenti and attempts to combine the original phrasing and part-writing with an idiomatic pianistic style.
Originally composed for three wind instruments, these popular piano transcriptions were first published in the early 1800s. Easier than Mozart's piano sonatas, they remain favorite teaching pieces and are beautiful examples of the composer's mature classical style. Unlike other editions, this carefully edited volume restores Mozart's articulation markings and the original pairing of several menuet and trio movements that were previously mismatched. A discussion of Mozart's ornamentation and articulation is also included.
These early keyboard works by Haydn were originally called Divertimentos or Sonatas, but because of their form and brevity were later renamed. Containing two to four movements each, they include much that is the essence of the Haydn style. The "Sonatina in G Major," Hob. XVI/8 is perhaps the best known of the set, yet all are worthy of study as preparation for Mozart and Haydn sonatas.
These six intermediate-level sonatinas generally follow the traditional three-movement form (sonata-allegro, slow movement and rondo). Containing an excellent blend of Classical and Romantic period harmonies and lyric motives, the sonatinas lie well under the hands. A fresh alternative to Clementi's Sonatinas, Op. 36 and Diabelli's Sonatinas, Opp. 151 and 168.
These early keyboard works by Haydn were originally called Divertimentos or Sonatas, but because of their form and brevity were later renamed. Containing two to four movements each, they include much that is the essence of the Haydn style. The Sonatina in G Major, Hob. XVI/8 is perhaps the best known of the set, yet all are worthy of study as preparation for Mozart and Haydn sonatas.
(Piano Collection). A comprehensive collection of sonatinas for piano by ten composers: Bartok, Beethoven, Clementi, Diabelli, Dussek, Kuhlau, Lichner, Mozart, Reinecke, and Spindler. Includes Clementi's famous Six Sonatinas, Op. 36. Early intermediate to intermediate level. CONTENTS: BELA BARTOK: Sonatina, Sz. 55 * LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Sonatina in G Major, Anh. 5, No. 1 * Sonatina in F Major, Anh. 5, No. 2 * MUZIO CLEMENTI: Sonatina in C Major, Op. 36, No. 1 * Sonatina in G Major, Op. 36, No. 2 * Sonatina in C Major, Op. 36, No. 3 * Sonatina in F Major, Op. 36, No. 4 * Sonatina in G Major, Op. 36, No. 5 * Sonatina in D Major, Op. 36, No. 6 * ANTON DIABELLI: Sonatina in G Major, Op. 151, No. 1 * Sonatina in C Major, Op. 151, No. 4 * Sonatina in C Major, Op. 168, No. 3 * Sonatina in A minor, Op. 168, No. 7 * JAN LADISLAV DUSSEK: Sonatina in G Major, Op. 20, No. 1 * Sonatina in F Major, Op. 20, No. 3 * Sonatina in E-flat Major, Op. 20, No. 6 * FRIEDRICH KUHLAU: Sonatina in C Major, Op. 20, No. 1 * Sonatina in G Major, Op. 20, No. 2 * Sonatina in C Major, Op. 55, No. 1 * Sonatina in G Major, Op. 55, No. 2 * Sonatina in C Major, Op. 55, No. 3 * HEINRICH LICHNER: Sonatina in C Major, Op. 4, No. 1 * Sonatina in C Major, Op. 66, No. 1 * Sonatina in F Major, Op. 66, No. 2 * Sonatina in G Major, Op. 66, No. 3 * WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART: Six Viennese Sonatas: Sonatina No. 1 in C Major * Sonatina No. 2 in A Major * Sonatina No. 3 in D Major * Sonatina No. 4 in B-flat Major * Sonatina No. 5 in F Major * Sonatina No. 6 in C Major * CARL REINECKE: Sonatina in C Major, Op. 136, No. 1 * Sonatina in G Major, Op. 136, No. 2 * FRITZ SPINDLER: Sonatina in C Major, Op. 157, No. 4 * Sonatina in G Major, Op. 157, No. 8
Some of Mozart's most popular works are contained in this volume, including the Fantasia in D Minor," the "Sonata in C Major" (first movement) and the "Turkish March" from the Sonata in A Major. Other selections include intermediate-level transcriptions from operas and orchestral works. Arranged in the order of difficulty, each piece is prefaced by a short description. A biographical sketch of the composer is also provided."
Mozart's Piano Sonata in A Major, K. 331 arranged for two violins in three movements: Theme and Four Variations, Minuetto, and Rondo Alla Turca. Kalmus Editions are primarily reprints of Urtext Editions, reasonably priced and readily available. They are a must for students, teachers, and performers.
