Sonata in A-flat major, Op. 26

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Les_Sylphides
gptkbp:analysis uses counterpoint
features contrasting moods
often analyzed for its thematic development
exhibits Beethoven's innovative style
notable for its harmonic structure
gptkbp:character lyrical
dramatic
playful
reflective
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Ludwig_van_Beethoven
gptkbp:cultural_significance important work in piano repertoire
gptkbp:dedication gptkb:Countess_Anna_Margarete_von_Browne
gptkbp:duration approximately 20 minutes
gptkbp:first_performance 1801
gptkbp:form Sonata form
gptkbp:historical_context transition from Classical to Romantic era
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sonata in A-flat major, Op. 26
gptkbp:influences Classical music
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:musician
gptkbp:key A-flat major
gptkbp:movement gptkb:Allegro_moderato
gptkb:3
gptkb:Adagio
Scherzo: Allegro
gptkbp:notable_recordings gptkb:Artur_Schnabel
gptkb:Mitsuko_Uchida
gptkb:Daniel_Barenboim
gptkb:Wilhelm_Kempff
gptkb:Emil_Gilels
gptkbp:opus_number gptkb:26
gptkbp:performance frequent use of rubato
interpretation varies among pianists
gptkbp:performed_by pianists
gptkbp:published_by 1802
gptkbp:record_label gptkb:Deutsche_Grammophon
gptkb:Philips_Classics
gptkb:Sony_Classical
gptkb:EMI_Classics
gptkb:Naxos
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:Piano_Sonata_No._27_in_E_minor,_Op._90
gptkb:Piano_Sonata_No._28_in_A_major,_Op._101
gptkbp:style Romantic
gptkbp:year_composed 1801