Piano Sonata No. 18 (Mozart)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Piano Sonata No. 18 in D major, K. 576, was composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as part of a set of six for Princess Frederica Charlotte of Prussia in 1789.[1] It is often nicknamed "The Hunt" or "The Trumpet Sonata", for the hornlike opening.[2] The sonata, having a typical performance duration of about 15 minutes, is Mozart's last. It was the only one of the intended set of six.
Quick Facts Other name, Key ...
Piano Sonata in D major | |
---|---|
No. 18 | |
by W. A. Mozart | |
Other name | The Hunt The Trumpet Sonata |
Key | D major |
Catalogue | K. 576 |
Style | Classical period |
Composed | 1789 (1789) |
Dedication | Princess Frederica Charlotte of Prussia |
Published | 1805 |
Movements | Allegro, Adagio, Allegretto |
Close