Mozart composed a set of six sonatas, including Sonata No. 3 in B-flat major, K281, in 1774 to establish himself as a serious performer and shed his 'boy-wonder' reputation.
Composition History
The Sonata No. 15 in F major, K533/K494, is a 'hybrid creation' where Mozart added a revised, extended Rondo (K494) composed 18 months earlier as its finale, due to being short on time.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Mozart learned balance and dialogue in his compositions from Johann Christian Bach, the youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach, whom he met in Paris.
Performer Biography
Peter Donohoe, the pianist on this recording, is acclaimed for his musicianship, stylistic versatility, and commanding technique, having performed with major orchestras worldwide.
Composer Biography
Mozart's finances were often uncertain, and he composed the Sonata No. 15 in F major, K533, partly to earn money during a period of debt.
Performer Biography
Peter Donohoe has served as a jury member for prestigious international piano competitions, including the International Tchaikovsky and Queen Elisabeth competitions.
Composer Biography
Aloysia Weber, a soprano Mozart considered the love of his life, sight-read his difficult sonatas without error, as he recounted to his father Leopold.
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