Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 18 in E flat major, Op. 31 No. 3 'The Hunt'
Composed: 1802Genres:
Instrumental » Piano Solos » Piano Sonatas
The Piano Sonata No. 18 in E♭ major, Op. 31, No. 3, is an 1802 sonata for solo piano by Ludwig van Beethoven. A third party gave the piece the nickname "The Hunt" due to one of its themes' resemblance to a horn call. A playful jocularity is maintained throughout the piece, but as in many of Beethoven's early works, the jocular style can be heard as a facade, concealing profound ideas and depths of emotion.
Read more at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piano_Sonata_No._18_(Beethoven)
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