What is the Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K. 331?
Q: What is the Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K. 331?
A: The Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K. 331 is a piece of music for the piano composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and published in Vienna, Austria by Artaria in 1784.
Q: When was it written?
A: Mozart probably wrote the sonata during the summer of 1783 when he brought his wife Constance (Weber) to his hometown to introduce her to his father Leopold.
Q: What are the other two pieces that make up this group of three piano sonatas?
A: The first sonata in the group is No. 10 in C major, K. 330 and the third is No. 12 in F major, K. 332 which were both numbered 1 through 3 by Mozart himself.
Q: Who was this piece likely written for?
A: It is likely that these sonatas were written for Mozart's pupils since he spent much time teaching during his early years living in Vienna at that time period.
Q: How does this piece differ from other works composed by Mozart?
A: This A major sonata is unique among Mozart's piano sonatas as it does not include a movement in sonata form but instead consists of a lilting theme followed by six variations and a Menuetto with a contrasting section (called Trio).
Q: What type of music can be heard within this work?
A: This piece contains elements of Viennese Turkish music which can be heard within its famous "Alla Turca" (Turkish March or Turkish Rondo) movement which features rolled block bass chords suggesting drum rolls of a Turkish Janissary band as well as alternating between major and minor keys and loud and soft dynamics throughout its composition - all characteristic traits found within classical style music from that era..
Q: Is this piece popular amongst amateur recitals today?
A: Yes, this particular piece has become quite popular amongst amateur recitals over time due to its unique structure and interesting musical elements found within it .
