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Sonatina in C Major, Op. 55 No. 1 (complete)
![First page of the score: Sonatina in C Major, Op. 55 No. 1 (complete) · Friedrich Kuhlau (1786–1832) — First edition · Copenhagen: Richter, Bechmann & Milde, [1823]](https://i0.wp.com/leanoregillet.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/score-kuhlau-op55-1-richter-1823.webp?fit=1500%2C1079&ssl=1)
History
Composed around 1820, the Sonatina in C major, Op. 55 No. 1 reflects Friedrich Kuhlau’s important role in early nineteenth-century piano pedagogy. Although rooted in the Classical tradition of Haydn and Mozart, Kuhlau’s keyboard works incorporate early Romantic warmth and expressiveness. Written with educational intent, this sonatina balances technical accessibility with genuine musical substance. It introduces young pianists to Classical forms, clear phrasing, and stylistic elegance, while encouraging musical sensitivity and control. The work remains a staple of piano teaching repertoire for its clarity, balance, and expressive charm.
Structure
The sonatina follows a traditional three-movement Classical design. The first movement is written in clear sonata form, with balanced themes and transparent textures. The second movement offers a lyrical contrast, emphasizing cantabile playing and expressive phrasing. The final movement is light and energetic, often built in a rondo or sonata-rondo style, bringing the work to a lively and well-proportioned conclusion.
Original title
Sonatine in C-Dur, Op. 55 Nr. 1
In the Repertoire since
2021