In this course, you’ll be introduced to sonata form; how it works, where it came from, and how sonatas are put together as multi-movement compositions. We will analyze the early history of the piano sonata and discover the important early masters of this style (Scarlatti, CPE Bach, Haydn, and Mozart). You’ll then investigate the relationship between the keyboard instruments of the time and the musical style, and be able to differentiate between Baroque, Galant, and Classical styles.
The Piano Sonata: Origins to Mozart
The Piano Sonata: Origins to Mozart
This course is part of Exploring Piano Literature: The Piano Sonata Specialization
Instructor: Matthew Bengtson
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Understand how sonata form works and where it came from.
Analyze the early history of the piano sonata.
Differentiate between Baroque, Galant, and Classical styles.
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Reviewed on Oct 11, 2023
Very interesting. Quizzes a bit esoteric. Very good and very talented lecturer.
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