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A sonata from Mozart's Paris months. Piano Sonata No. 8 in A minor, K. 310, I is a sonata by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart from the Classical era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 8, an estimate.
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Also known as Mozart Sonata No. 8 KV.310 1st; Piano Sonata No. 8 in A minor, K. 310: I.
History
The catalogue places the parent A-minor sonata in Paris between 23 March and 20 July 1778. Its first publication is recorded in 1781. Those are two different events: the writing of a work and its later appearance in print. The dates do not identify the print behind our digital edition.
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What to listen for
A familiar motive changes colour
Recognise the opening motive through the development’s changing keys; compare the returning second theme in the home minor.
How to practise it
Shape the dotted melody above steady but quiet chords.
- Practise the melody without grace notes, then add them lightly.
- Practise the lower chords quietly and evenly, then add the upper phrase at a distinct volume.
- Connect the examined phrase at a comfortable tempo while keeping its stated layers and releases distinct.
How hard is it
Driving accompaniment, rapid passagework and dramatic contrasts require precision and sustained phrase direction.
About this piece
- Collection
- Sonata journeys
- Licence
- CC0
- Source
- musescore.com
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