Piano Notes

The Italian Composer, Domenico Scarlatti, was primarily known as a Baroque era musician. With works such as, Sonata in B minor (L33 / K87), Sonata in C major (L104 / K159) which are featured in this episode.

A name recognizable by almost anyone when it comes to the conversation of classical music, Johann Sebastian Bach. In this episode explore Prelude & Fugue no. 6 in D minor, French Suite no. 5 in G major, and Sarabande & Gavotte (Schmieder-Verz 816).

Joseph Haydn was an Austrian composer of the classical period. He was instrumental in the development of chamber music, and is often called the "father of symphony". This episode explores Andante con Variazioni in F minor.

Hadyns final sonata: Sonata no. 62 in E-flat major, is widely considered his greatest masterpiece. It's the subject of extensive analysis due to its unusual harmonies and length, and showcases Hadyn's versatility as a composer.

With a complex three movements, Mozart's Piano Sonata No. 9 is considered a musical masterpiece. Written while he was staying in Augsburg in November of 1777, a typical performance of this piece takes anywhere from 15 to 17 minutes.

Twelve variations on "Ah Vous Diraj - je Maman" was composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart when he was 25 years old. As the name suggests, this piece contains twelve variations of an early French folk song.

One of the most admired composers in history, Ludwig van Beethoven was a German pianist whose works span from the classical period to the romantic period. This episode explores a very famous work of his, the Piano Sonata no. 14, also known as "Moonlight Sonata".

This episode explore two more of Beethoven's Sonata, no. 25 in G major “Vivace”, and Sonata no. 30 in E major “Vivace, ma non troppo” . These are seen as Beethoven's return to a free and original approach to the sonata.

Franz Schubert was an Austrian composer of the late classical and early romantic era. Even though he died fairly young he left behind a vast repertoire of more than 600 works.

Called the "Mozart of the nineteenth century", Felix Mendelssohn was a German pianist, organist, and conductor in the early romantic period. This episode explores "3 Songs Without Words", a short series of short lyrical piano songs.

Frédéric Chopin was a polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the romantic period. His works included pieces written for solo piano performance. This episode goes behind the creation of Ballade no. 1 In G Minor.

Bercuse, a lullaby to be played on the piano, and Nocturnes (Op.27), a set of two solo piano pieces as a contrasting pair, both defined Chopin's work. After his death it was clear the impact he had made in the world of solo piano music.

This episode focuses on three sections of Schumann's from Waldszenen’ Op.82: Eintritt, Einsame Blumen, and Vogel als Prophet. A German composer and pianist, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers to come out of the romantic era.