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This sonata, part of Beethoven's Op. 10 trilogy, exemplifies his early Classical style with unexpected harmonic shifts and playful thematic contrasts. The first movement’s "patchwork" structure subverts traditional sonata-form expectations, featuring abrupt dynamic changes and whimsical motifs that foreshadow his later innovations.

Composed as part of Beethoven's pivotal Op. 10 set, this F Major sonata showcases his early experimentation with form, replacing the traditional slow movement with an innovative Allegretto that foreshadows his symphonic writing.

Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 6, Op. 10 No. 2 is renowned for its wit and playful energy, contrasting sharply with the dramatic C minor sonata (Op. 10 No. 1) in the same set. The finale's fugato section demonstrates his early mastery of counterpoint within classical forms.