Henle Verlag Mozart W.a. - Fantasy And Sonata C Minor KV 475/457
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Summary of This Score
This score highlights Mozart in an intense and expressive register with "Fantasy and Sonata in C minor KV 475/457." It features the Fantasy KV 475, a free, inventive, and surprising work that shifts through very contrasting atmospheres: recitative passages, virtuosic outbursts, more lyrical breaths, and episodes with bold harmonies. It is an ideal piece for developing musical narration, rubato management, and mastery of transitions.
The Sonata KV 457 completes the collection with a more structured yet equally theatrical writing. It provides an excellent practice ground for classical articulation, voice balance, phrase shaping, and dynamic control. The Fantasy/Sonata pairing, often performed as a diptych, allows for building a coherent journey, moving from controlled improvisation to sonata form, while remaining in the same key and dramatic tension.
Thanks to its musicological orientation, this edition is aimed at pianists who wish to approach Mozart with seriousness, stylistic precision, and reading rigor. A relevant choice for conservatory students, teachers, and advanced pianists seeking a reference score that is clear and durable for regular use.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | Instrumentation | Solo piano |
| Editor | Herttrich, Ernst (musicological editor) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which works by Mozart are included in this edition?
The collection contains the Fantasy in C minor KV 475 and the Sonata in C minor KV 457 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Is this Mozart KV 475/457 score intended for solo piano?
The indicated instrumentation is solo piano. No other instrument is mentioned in this edition.
Can the Fantasy and the Sonata in C minor be played together?
The combination of Fantasy KV 475 and Sonata KV 457 is often performed as a diptych. Both pieces share the key of C minor. Their linkage connects a free-form writing to the sonata form.
Which edition is used for the Fantasy and Sonata KV 475/457?
The edition is prepared with a musicological approach by Ernst Herttrich, indicated as musicological editor. It aims for an accurate interpretation of Mozart's classical style.
What piano techniques can be practiced with Sonata KV 457?
Sonata KV 457 allows studying classical articulation, voice balancing, and dynamic control. Fantasy KV 475 adds work on rubato and transitions between contrasting atmospheres.
