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Für Elise, WoO 59
Ludwig van Beethoven - A well-known solo piano piece which is technically a bagatelle, not a sonata.
Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K. 491
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - This work stands out among Mozart's piano concertos for its darker mood and rich orchestration, including the use of clarinets.
Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - A concerto that is known for its lyrical melodies and the exquisite interplay between the soloist and orchestra.
Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35
Frédéric Chopin - This piece includes the famous 'Funeral March', known for its somber and reflective tone.
Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31 No. 2
Ludwig van Beethoven - Known as 'The Tempest', this piece is notable for its dramatic contrasts and emotional intensity.
Piano Sonata No. 15 in D major, Op. 28
Ludwig van Beethoven - Often referred to as the 'Pastoral Sonata', this piece suggests the tranquility of the countryside.
Rondo a Capriccio in G major, Op. 129
Ludwig van Beethoven - Commonly known as 'Rage Over a Lost Penny', this lively and humorous piece is an example of Beethoven’s lighter side.
Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Known for its dramatic and intense character, this concerto contrasts a stormy orchestration with moments of lyrical contemplation.
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37
Ludwig van Beethoven - This concerto is characterized by its dramatic and heroic themes, and it represents Beethoven's middle period.
Piano Concerto No. 22 in E-flat major, K. 482
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - This concerto is admired for its expansive and improvisatory nature, as well as a particularly engaging finale.
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C# minor, Op. 27 No. 2
Ludwig van Beethoven - Known as the 'Moonlight Sonata', it contains a somber first movement followed by more light-hearted second and third movements.
Piano Sonata No. 26 in E-flat major, Op. 81a
Ludwig van Beethoven - Known as 'Les Adieux', this sonata is famous for its programmatic depiction of farewell, absence, and return.
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13
Ludwig van Beethoven - Often referred to as the 'Pathétique Sonata', it is known for its emotional depth and structural innovations.
Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57
Ludwig van Beethoven - Also known as 'Appassionata', this sonata is famed for its passionate and tumultuous character.
Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K. 331
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - This piece is particularly noted for its third movement, the 'Rondo alla Turca', which is often heard on its own.
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - This concerto is renowned for its powerful opening chords and romantic, lyrical themes throughout.
Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, K. 467
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Celebrated for its beautiful and serene second movement, commonly referred to as the 'Elvira Madigan' after being featured in the 1967 film by the same name.
Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-flat major, Op. 27 No. 1
Ludwig van Beethoven - While not as famous as its opus partner 'Moonlight Sonata', this work is notable for its innovation and contrasting moods.
Fantasia in D minor, K. 397
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Although incomplete at Mozart's death, this piece is noted for its dramatic and improvisational quality.
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73
Ludwig van Beethoven - Known as the 'Emperor Concerto', this work is grand and majestic, admired for its bold and innovative orchestration.
Six Moments Musicaux, Op. 94 D. 780
Franz Schubert - A set of six short pieces for solo piano, which are known for their lyrical beauty and emotional depth.
Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major, K. 545
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Commonly known as the 'Sonata Facile' or 'Sonata Semplice', this piece is appreciated for its clarity and accessibility.
Piano Sonata in B minor, S. 178
Franz Liszt - A monumental work that represents the pinnacle of Liszt's evolution as a composer for the piano, blurring the lines between sonata and symphonic poem.
Piano Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109
Ludwig van Beethoven - This late sonata is celebrated for its intimate character and the innovative structure of its movements.
Waldstein Sonata, Op. 53
Ludwig van Beethoven - Officially titled 'Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major', but better known by the name of Beethoven’s friend and patron Count Waldstein.
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