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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, KV 545: 1. Allegro is often referred to as Sonata Facile or Sonata Semplice — which both mean the easy or simple sonata. Known for its modest demands in technical skill, it has become one of the most famous sonatas among students and performers.

• Composed in the year 1788, the sonata is characteristically light, graceful, and well-balanced, an excellent example of Mozart's genius in its most accessible form.
• Played at a lively and brisk tempo, Allegro, the first movement of the sonata has a bright and happy character.
• The sonata follows the typical structure: it's a three-movement piece, each with a distinct tempo — Allegro, Andante, Rondo.

From the perspective of musical theory, the piece is a goldmine. Mozart makes use of scales, arpeggios, and broken chord passages, making this piece an excellent study material for these techniques. Furthermore, it reflects Mozart's perfection of the Viennese Style, with the use of contrasts, such as between a light, singing melody and more dramatic, minor-key passages.

Structured with an easy-to-follow ternary (ABA) form, this piece would be ideal for intermediate piano players looking to deepen their understanding of musical form, and to experience playing a piece from the Classical period.

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