Mozart Piano Sonata No.18 in D major, K.576 | Rachel Naomi Kudo, Piano

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Piano Sonata No.18 K.576 in D major (1789) Recorded September 6, 2020 ~~ 0:05 I. Allegro 4:58 II. Adagio 9:53 III. Allegretto ~~ Mozart’s Piano Sonata No. 18 in D Major, K. 576, is his final piano sonata, composed in 1789. Sometimes referred to as the “Hunt Sonata” due to its bright, energetic character, the work is a model of clarity, elegance, and contrapuntal mastery. The first movement, marked Allegro, is a brilliant display of transparency and technical refinement. Its lively, fanfare-like opening theme unfolds with effortless grace, interwoven with intricate counterpoint that reflects Mozart’s deep admiration for Bach. Beneath its buoyant exterior lies a remarkable structural sophistication, making this one of his most demanding sonata expositions. The Adagio in A major offers a moment of lyrical introspection. Flowing with a vocal quality reminiscent of Mozart’s finest operatic arias, the movement is imbued with warmth and expressive depth. Subtle harmonic shifts add poignancy, making it one of his most intimate and poetic slow movements. The finale, a playful Allegretto, is a masterclass in lightness and dexterity. Its rapid passages and sparkling energy require both clarity and control, showcasing Mozart’s signature brilliance. Though seemingly effortless, the movement’s contrapuntal textures and intricate interplay between voices reveal a composer at the height of his craft. K. 576 is a sonata that balances joy and sophistication, charm and intellect. It stands as a testament to Mozart’s ability to blend technical brilliance with expressive depth, offering pianists both a challenge and a delight. © 2025 Rachel Naomi Kudo ~~ Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/4JEAbC... Listen on Apple Music https://music.apple.com/pt/album/bach... ~~ Filmed by Stewart French © 2020 Fly On The Wall, London (http://fotw.london) Piano Technician: Job Wijnands ~~ 🎥 Watch My Other Videos 🎵J.S. Bach Playlist    • Johann Sebastian Bach   🎵 Beethoven Diabelli Variations (LIVE)    • Beethoven Diabelli Variations Op. 120 | Li...   🎵 Beethoven Six Bagatelles Op.126 (LIVE)    • Beethoven Six Bagatelles Op. 126 | Live 20...   🎵 Berg Sonata Op.1 (LIVE)    • Berg Sonata Op. 1 | Live 2019 | Rachel Nao...   🎵 Chopin Playlist    • Fryderyk Chopin   🎵 Chopin 12 Etudes Op.10 (LIVE)    • Chopin 12 Études Op. 10 | Live 2003 | Rach...   🎵 Chopin Nocturne Op.27 No.2    • Chopin Nocturne in D-flat major, Op.27 No....   🎵 Debussy Clair de Lune    • Debussy Clair de Lune | Rachel Naomi Kudo,...   🎵 Marc-André Hamelin Suite à l’ancienne (2020)    • Marc-André Hamelin Suite à l’ancienne (Sui...   🎵Mozart Sonata No.18 K.576    • Mozart Piano Sonata No.18 in D major, K.57...   🎵 Franz Schubert Playlist    • Franz Schubert   🎵 Clara Schumann Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann Op.20 (LIVE)    • Clara Schumann Variations on a Theme by Ro...   🎵 Schumann-Liszt Widmung    • Schumann-Liszt Widmung (Dedication) | Rach...   🎵 Schumann Carnaval Op.9    • Schumann Carnaval, Op.9 | Rachel Naomi Kud...   🎵 Schumann Arabeske in C major Op.18    • Schumann Arabeske in C major, Op.18 | Rach...   🎵 Weber Invitation to the Dance Op.65 (LIVE)    • Weber Invitation to the Dance Op. 65 | Liv...   ~~ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EfyC… ~~ Facebook:   / rachelnaomikudo88   Instagram:   / rachelnaomikudo   X: https://x.com/rachelnaomikudo Website: https://www.rachelnaomikudo.com​ ~~ #Mozart #WolfgangAmadeusMozart #RachelNaomiKudo