Piano Sonata No. 12 in A flat major, Op. 26

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Piano_Sonata
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Piano_Sonata_No._10_in_G_major,_Op._14,_No._2
gptkbp:analysis Often analyzed in music theory courses
gptkbp:artistic_influence Influenced later composers
gptkbp:character Lyrical and expressive
gptkbp:composed_of Published in various editions
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Ludwig_van_Beethoven
gptkbp:critical_reception Generally well-received by critics
gptkbp:cultural_impact Significant in Western classical music tradition
gptkbp:cultural_significance Important work in Beethoven's piano repertoire
gptkbp:dedication gptkb:Countess_Anna_Margarete_von_Browne
gptkbp:duration approximately 25 minutes
gptkbp:first_performance 1801
gptkbp:focuses_on Used in piano pedagogy
gptkbp:form Sonata-allegro form
gptkbp:historical_context Early 19th century
Subject to various interpretations by performers
gptkbp:historical_significance Represents Beethoven's transition to middle period
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Piano Sonata No. 12 in A flat major, Op. 26
gptkbp:influences Classical music
gptkbp:inspiration Influenced by earlier Classical sonatas
gptkbp:is_motivated_by Features development of motifs
gptkbp:key A flat major
gptkbp:legacy Considered a staple of the piano repertoire
gptkbp:movement gptkb:Allegro
gptkb:4
Andante con moto
Scherzo: Allegro
gptkbp:music_style gptkb:Harmony
gptkb:Melody
Dynamics
Rhythm
Articulation
gptkbp:notable_performance Part of the standard concert repertoire
gptkbp:notable_performers gptkb:Artur_Schnabel
gptkb:Vladimir_Ashkenazy
gptkb:Mitsuko_Uchida
gptkb:Daniel_Barenboim
gptkb:Alfred_Brendel
gptkbp:notable_recordings Multiple recordings available
Has been recorded by numerous pianists
gptkbp:opus_number gptkb:26
gptkbp:performance Commonly performed in recitals
Often performed in competitions
gptkbp:published_year 1801
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:Piano_Sonata_No._15_in_D_major,_Op._28
Piano Sonata No. 13 in E flat major, Op. 27
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27
gptkbp:style Sonata form
gptkbp:thematic_element Utilizes contrasting themes