Piano Sonata in A major, D 959

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:piano
gptkbp:character gptkb:Dramatic
Melancholic
Playful
Lyrical
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Franz_Schubert
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced later composers
gptkbp:dedication gptkb:None
gptkbp:duration approximately 30 minutes
gptkbp:features_song Emotional depth
Expressive melodies
Use of ornamentation
Use of motifs
Dynamic contrasts
Cyclic form
Use of counterpoint
Use of silence
Complex counterpoint
Innovative structure
Rich harmonic language
Contrasting themes
Use of thematic development
Use of dynamics
Use of articulation
Use of phrasing
Rhythmic variety
Use of chromaticism
Use of thematic transformation
Use of pedal
Piano techniques
Use of tempo changes
Use of harmonic progression
gptkbp:first_performance 1828
gptkbp:form Sonata form
gptkbp:historical_context Late Schubert period
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Piano Sonata in A major, D 959
gptkbp:influences Classical music
gptkbp:instruments gptkb:piano
gptkbp:key A major
gptkbp:notable_recordings gptkb:Mitsuko_Uchida
gptkb:Daniel_Barenboim
gptkb:Alfred_Brendel
gptkb:András_Schiff
gptkb:Maria_João_Pires
gptkbp:number_of_movements gptkb:4
gptkbp:opus_number gptkb:D_959
gptkbp:performers Piano solo
gptkbp:published 1839
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:Piano_Sonata_in_A_minor,_D_784
gptkb:Piano_Sonata_in_B-flat_major,_D_960
gptkb:Piano_Sonata_in_C_minor,_D_958
gptkb:Piano_Sonata_in_E-flat_major,_D_568
gptkbp:second_movement gptkb:Allegro
gptkb:Andante_sostenuto
Scherzo: Allegro vivace
gptkbp:style Romantic
gptkbp:year_composed 1828
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Piano_Impromptu_in_C_major
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6