3 Piano Sonatas(M.2.057-59)

Johann Baptist CramerOp.23

ClassicalSpecialistsonata~17 min
H6
Henle (estimated)

About this piece

Cramer's sonatas, bearing the designation M.2.057-59 and Op.23, represent a stage in Classical sonata development. They are noted for their idiomatic writing and focus on developing pianistic fluency.

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Teacher notes

Developing evenness and control in rapid figuration is paramount.

Technical focus

alberti-bassspeed-agilityfinger-independencearticulationarpeggios

Mood

brilliantenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 3 Piano Sonatas(M.2.057-59) (Op.23) by Johann Baptist Cramer?

3 Piano Sonatas(M.2.057-59) (Op.23) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8.

What level do I need to play 3 Piano Sonatas(M.2.057-59)?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 6 — meaning you can already play level 5–6 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is 3 Piano Sonatas(M.2.057-59)?

A typical performance of 3 Piano Sonatas(M.2.057-59) (Op.23) lasts about 17 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 3 Piano Sonatas(M.2.057-59)?

3 Piano Sonatas(M.2.057-59) (Op.23) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.