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Sonata in E-flat Major Wq. 105
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Emanuel Bach Sonata in E-flat Major Wq. 105 (H. 464)
Movements
I. Largo
II. Allegro di molto
III. Tempo di Minuetto
According to the commentary by Jane R. Stevens on Miklós Spányi's CD (BIS-CD-1422A) (translated by ChatGPT4o): The Sonatina in E-flat Major is one of the works composed in the 1760s, belonging to the genre that Emanuel referred to as "Sonatina." These pieces were written for solo keyboard and orchestra, and due to the elements derived from dance and the order of movements, they differ from the usual concerto. This Sonatina is structured in three movements, consisting of a slow movement, a fast movement, and a minuet. It possesses a concise and elegant charm, crafted for amateur musicians of the time, yet it also has the power to convey its appeal to modern audiences.