Mozart – Sonatas For Pianoforte – Sonata in A Minor K310

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Edited By Stanley Sadie

Fingering and performance notes by Denis Matthews

Published by ABRSM

Mozart’s Piano Sonata No. 8 in A minor, K. 310, is a remarkable work composed in 1778 during a particularly emotional period in his life, following the death of his mother. This sonata is one of only two piano sonatas Mozart wrote in a minor key, the other being K. 457 in C minor. Its somber and dramatic tone reflects the depth of his feelings at the time.
The sonata consists of three movements:

This sonata is celebrated for its emotional depth and technical challenges, making it a favorite among pianists and listeners alike.