Piano Sonata in E-flat major

A sonata that opens slowly

K. 282 begins with an Adagio, then moves to two minuets and ends with an Allegro. The Adagio heading follows the autograph and the first edition. Let the opening melody breathe over a quiet accompaniment; in the minuets, a steady three-beat pulse gives the dance its shape.

Returning to the first minuet

Practise the end of Menuetto II together with the opening of Menuetto I, so the da capo sounds like a continuation. In the final Allegro, practise the short figures at a pace that lets you hear their articulation clearly.

Music in this edition

1. Piano Sonata in E-flat major