Piano Sonata No. 23 (Beethoven)

Piano Sonata No. 23
by Ludwig van Beethoven
Beethoven in c. 1804–1805
Other nameAppassionata
KeyF minor
Opus57
FormPiano sonata
Composed1804-1805
DedicationCount Franz Brunswick
MovementsThree

Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57, also known as the Appassionata, is a piece of music for solo piano. It was written in 1804 and 1805 for Cellist and friend of Beethoven's, Count Franz Brunswick. [1][2]

Form

The sonata is in three sections, called movements: [3]

  1. Allegro assai, 12
    8
  2. Andante con moto, 2
    4
  3. 'Allegro ma non troppo – Presto, 2
    4

References

  1. ↑ Tovey, D.F. (1931) Commentary on Beethoven's Piano Sonatas, London, ABRSM.
  2. ↑ "Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57, "Appassionata", Ludwig van Beethoven". LA Phil. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
  3. ↑ "Piano Sonata No.23, Op.57 (Beethoven, Ludwig van) - IMSLP". imslp.org. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
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