The first six sonatas, including those on this album, were commissioned by Baron von Dürnitz and composed between 1774 and 1775 while Mozart was in Munich.
Composition History
Only the sixth of the first six sonatas was published during Mozart's lifetime; the first five were not published until 1799.
Performer Biography
Marco Albrizio has recorded the complete cycles of Mozart's Piano Sonatas and Schubert's Impromptus for Vatican Radio.
Composition History
Mozart's eighteen piano sonatas were composed between 1774 and 1789, representing a synthesis of his compositional experiences across various forms and genres.
Composition History
The chronological order of Mozart's sonata compositions is linked to his travels, allowing the sonata corpus to be divided into five geographical groups.
Performer Biography
Marco Albrizio, the pianist on this album, graduated with honors from the Conservatory of S. Cecilia and has won several national and international competitions.
