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 -The Fantasia in F minor , D. 940, Schubert- This work is written for piano four hands, and The Fantasia is one of the famous works by Schubert.  Also, It's the most important work in his entire classical music works.   In 1828, in his last life time, Schubert composed this piece. In fact, he began to write the Fantasia in January 1828 in Vienna. This work was completed in March of that year, and it was performed in May. After he died in November in 1828, his friends and families determined that they published a number of his works.  This work is one of those pieces, and it was published by Anton Diabelli in March in 1829. Structure  The Fantasia is divided in four movements, and each movements are continued and played without pause. 1. Allegro molto moderato 2. Largo 3. Scherzo. Allegro vivace 4. Finale. Allegro molto moderato The basic idea of the fantasia , which is consisted of the four connected movements is representing a stylistic bridge between the...

 -The Sonata in C major , K.19d, Mozart- The Sonata is a work for piano on four-hands, that is presumed to be composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart when in 1765, Mozart was nine years old in England. It's composed in the traditional Sonata type, and This sonata is one of some works that Mozart composed for performance with four hands. It's consisted of three movements. 1. Allegro Moderato 2. Minuet , Trio 3. Rondo Allegretto First, Allegretto Moderato (also first movement) begins with a strong triple playing of C major chord. In typical Sonata form, the work is presented in its main theme, and developed upon it. Second, Minuetto Trio (also second movement) is in 3/4 time, and is listened very much like to an Andante. The first minuet consists of 26 bars , and changes to a mere eight bars. This repeats and then closes with the finished minuet. Also, it's written in a typical 18th century minuet form. Third, Rondo- Allegretto (also final movement) is consisted of 181 bars, and ...

 - Symphony No.94 in G major, Haydn- This symphony is the second work of the twelve London symphonies that is written by Joseph Haydn. It is also popularly known as the surprise symphony. Haydn wrote the Symphony in 1791, in London for Concert series that he gave during his visits to England.  The first performance was played in the Hanover Square Rooms in London on March 23, 1792, and Haydn lead the Orchestra at a fortepiano that he sat in. The surprise symphony was composed for the classical orchestra, and played in Flute, oboe, Trumpet, horn, etc. It's consisted of four movements. 1. Adagio Cantabile -Vivace Assai 2. Andante 3. Menuetto 4. Finale The first movement is a lyrical introduction before a highly rhythm in main section in 6/8.  Second, The second "surprise" movement is based on andante theme and variations in subdominant key of C major. The third movement is a minuet and trio in ternary form in the tonic key (G major). In this movements, The minuet is changed...

 -Mozart- Piano Concerto, No.13 In C major, K415- The Concerto was composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Vienna in 1782 ~ 1783. Also, It's the third piece of the three full concertos that Mozart composed for his regular concertos. It consists of three movements: 1. Allegro in C major 2. Andante in F major 3. Allegro in C major. Also, The average duration of the Concerto performance for the fortepiano is 23 minuets. This work has long had an ambiguous reputation. The first movement starts with quiet theme, similar to the later work- Concerto No.21 in C major, but it's introduced fugato. In addition, The orchestral introduction is included "tutti". Also, musicians play this work on Cembalo or fortepiano, oboe, bassoon, horn, Trumpet. In fact, Mozart played this piece, and Piano Concerto K12, K14 , K414, K449 for his regular Concerto performance, and it's written for orchestra or string quartets. Link: Mozart - Piano Concerto, No.13 in C major, K 415 References: 1....

 -Bourrée in E minor, BWV 996- This is a popular Lute work, and it's consisted of the fifth movements from "Suite in E minor, BWV 996, which is written by Johann Sebastian Bach between 1708 and 1717.  Thus, The music is one of the most famous works among modern guitarists. In fact, A Bourrée was a type version of dance that is originated in France with quick duple meter and light rhythm, so the bourrée was popular as a social dance and was shown in ballets during the era of Louis XIV of France. However, The Bourrée in E minor, BWV 996 is originally not intended for dance. Nevertheless, some of the elements of the dance are included in the work. Bach wrote his Lute works in a traditional sheets rather than in Lute tablature, and it's believed that J.S. Bach played these works on the Lautenwerk that imitated the Lute.  However, other people argue that the Bourrée in E minor for Lute by Bach isn't existing because the Baroque Lute sound was based on D minor. Nonetheless, ...

 -Grimaldi Harpsichord- -This instrument was made by Carlo Grimaldi, Messina, Sicily in 1697.  The outer lid is covered in gold leaf with a pattern in black paint.  Also, It has this incredible carved and gilt stand. The original instrument has a note range of 4 octaves, from GG-c'''.  In addition, the keyboard naturals are with ebony topped accidentals. Finally, This instrument has a powerful rich sound with beautiful strong bass, so it perpects for basso continuo as well as the italian solo reportory or a room for concert.  Also, In the recent era, harpsichord makers add note ranges to GG-d". References:  https://www.gb.early-keyboard.com/Grimaldi.htm