What two functions did piano sonatas fulfill in the Classical period?
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: The easier sonatas provided students with material to develop technique while the more difficult ones were
showpieces for the composers themselves so they could impress their audience in the homes of wealthy
patrons.
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