programme notes Sonata in C

The first movement proves that the nervous energy in a repeated quaver note bass is as essential as the melodies they accompany. The grand opening is later repeated in numerous keys throughout the first movement, with contrasting sections in between.

The second movement consists primarily of variations on the first theme. Mozart’s request ‘not too quickly’ is indicated by un poco adagio and demanded by the music itself.

The opening theme of the third movement, irresistible to the listener and, perhaps, to Mozart himself, is reiterated with abundant ornamentation. The warning about tempo applies equally to Mozart’s Allegretto finales, which are often played too fast – note the word grazioso.


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