Schubert's Sonata in A major, D. 959

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:piano
gptkbp:analysis often analyzed in music theory courses
gptkbp:characteristics emotional depth
lyrical melodies
complex structures
rich harmonies
gptkbp:characterized_by use of counterpoint
thematic development
dynamic contrasts
lyrical themes
melodic richness
rich textures
dramatic contrasts
expressive phrasing
harmonic innovation
structural complexity
contrast between movements
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Franz_Schubert
gptkbp:cultural_significance important work in piano repertoire
gptkbp:dedication gptkb:None
gptkbp:duration approximately 30 minutes
gptkbp:first_performance not documented
gptkbp:historical_context composed shortly before Schubert's death
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Schubert's Sonata in A major, D. 959
gptkbp:influence Romantic music
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Robert_Schumann
gptkb:Sergei_Rachmaninoff
gptkb:Claude_Debussy
gptkb:Franz_Liszt
gptkb:Johannes_Brahms
gptkbp:inspired later composers
gptkbp:is_considered_as one of Schubert's masterpieces
gptkbp:is_often_used_in competitions
classical musicians
recitals
gptkbp:is_popular_among pianists
gptkbp:key A major
gptkbp:notable_recordings gptkb:Artur_Schnabel
gptkb:Mitsuko_Uchida
gptkb:Daniel_Barenboim
gptkb:Alfred_Brendel
gptkb:Maurizio_Pollini
gptkbp:number_of_movements gptkb:4
gptkbp:opus_number D. 959
gptkbp:part_of standard piano repertoire
gptkbp:performance frequent tempo rubato
gptkbp:performers pianists
gptkbp:published 1839
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Vienna
gptkbp:second_movement gptkb:Allegro
gptkb:Andante_sostenuto
Scherzo: Allegro vivace
gptkbp:style Classical music
gptkbp:year_composed 1828
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Artur_Schnabel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5