Mozart - Piano Sonata No.12, K.332 (1783) {Ingrid Haebler}

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (27 January 1756 – 5 December 1791), baptised as Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart, was a prolific and influential composer of the classical era. According to Bartje Bartmans one of the greatest and brightest stars on the firmament.

Piano Sonata No. 12 in F major, K.332 (300k) Salzburg? 1783
Edition Peters lists it as Paris, 1778

1. Allegro (0:00)
2. Adagio (7:21)
3. Allegro assai 11:56)

Ingrid Haebler, piano

Description by Brian Robins [-]
The composer's original autograph manuscript lists the F Major Sonata as "No. 3" of a group that also includes the Sonatas in C, K. 330 and A, K. 331. They were issued in this ordering by the Viennese publisher Artaria in 1784, the year following the composition of all three sonatas. Most authorities now suggest that they may have been composed in Salzburg during the summer visit Mozart made to introduce his new wife Constanze to his father Leopold and sister Nannerl. This, however, seems questionable in the light of the letter to his father of June 9/12, 1784, in which he mentions having sent the three sonatas to Nannerl, hardly necessary had she been around when they were composed.

The group were undoubtedly composed for the use of Mozart's pupils in Vienna, and he no doubt published them with a view to widening their circulation in addition to cashing in on his own growing reputation as a pianist. Traditionally the Sonata in F has lagged behind its two companions in popularity, but, according to the Mozart authority László Somfai, has been revealed by the revival of the fortepiano to be a work of kaleidoscopic brilliance not apparent when the work is played on a modern piano. The differences, believes Somfai, are particularly evident in the opening Allegro. An interesting feature of the Adagio is the ornamentation added to the Artaria printed edition, which was overseen by Mozart himself -- therefore providing valuable clues as to how the composer expected his slower movements to be embellished in performance. The final Allegro assai juxtaposes sections of brilliant passagework with a more cantabile style.

[notaire]

Wunderschöne Interpretation dieser perfekt komponierten Klaviersonate im lebhaften Tempo mit klarem doch zugleich anmutigem Anschlag und mit perfekt kontrollierter Dynamik. Der zweite Satz klingt besonders schön und auch lyrisch. Wahrlich intelligente und unvergleichliche Pianistin!

[johanna]

The 2nd part Adagio, it touches my soul. So very beautiful. It was written 230 years ago. ❤❤

[melliotbarrett]

She’s become my favorite for Mozart sonatas!

[melliotbarrett]

Got to be one of the best Mozart performers ever, bravissimo!

[mmbmbmbmb]

How so much easier do we have it today to follow the score in our piano books. Thank you for providing these original pages to follow along! It is always a joy to hear Ingrid Haebler play Mozart's wonderful Sonatas, even though, over the years, I have found numerous other pianists to my liking. The musical treasures seem sheer endless . . . how lucky are we?

[SPscorevideos]

IMHO, the most dramatic Sonata by Mozart, even more than the two in minor keys.

[josswindsor]

Como dijo el gran pianista vasco español digamos Joaquín Achúcarro de la friolera de 87 años ya, las sonatas de Mozart poseen una PERFECCIÓN monstruosa, muy acertadamente lo dijo, es un GOCE sin precedentes disfrutar de la luz, perfección, equilibrio absoluto de esta maravillosa sonata con una precisión que asusta y agrada

[authenticmusic]

I was just listening to this sonata and your video notification popped up. I must say, I like this version way more than the one I listened to!
Thank you very much for the great content, as always!:)

[lutingxiao]

Thanks for sharing this lovely and exquisite rendition.

[elmiramuradova]

Чудесная соната. Живая энергетически. Передает то, что написал этот великий посланник Бога, так как без него не обошлось. Так передать чувства, настроение,мироощущение. В этом его великость.

[alecsachs]

Bartmans what year was this cycle of piano sonatas recorded? Haebler recorded Mozart’s Piano Sonatas twice. I’m guessing a mix here some from the 60’s and others from the 80s

[orpheus]

Dear Bartje,
Do you know the year of the performance?
Apparently a live one.