Mozart - Sonata for Two Pianos in D, K. 448 [complete]
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Published 2011-10-26
1. Allegro con spirito
2. Andante
and 3. Molto Allegro.
The first movement begins in D major, and sets the tonal center with a strong introduction. The two pianos divide the main melody for the exposition, and when the theme is presented both play it simultaneously. Mozart spends little time in the development introducing a new theme unlike most sonata forms, and begins the recapitulation, repeating the first theme. The entire second movement is played Andante, in a very relaxed pace. The melody is played with both pianos, but there is no strong climax in this movement. It is written in a strict ABA form. Molto Allegro begins with a galloping theme. The cadences used in this movement are similar to those in Mozart's Rondo alla Turca. According to the British Epilepsy Organization, research has suggested that Mozart's K 448 can have the "Mozart effect", in that listening to the piano sonata improved spatial reasoning skills and reduce the number of seizures in people with epilepsy. Apart from another Mozart Concerto, K 488, only one other piece of music has been found to have a similar effect, a song by the Greek composer Yanni, entitled "Acroyali/Standing In Motion", which is featured on his album Yanni Live at the Acropolis. It was determined to have the "Mozart effect", by the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine because it was similar to Mozart's K 448 in tempo, structure, melodic and harmonic consonance and predictability.
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All Comments (21)
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I just finished listening to Mozart +5 intelligence +3 charisma +6 wood cutting skills
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Here after learning this piece reduces epileptiform discharges by an astounding 32%. Indeed music is a healing. Mozart was a true genius...
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My parents used to play this piano duet when I was a child. Sometimes they would buy an old piano, my dad would tune it up, and then they would sell it for more than they paid for it, but during the weeks it was in the house they would be able to play their duets on two pianos instead of one.
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I started listening to this when my doctor told me I could lower and maybe quit my medication for epilepsy. I hope it works and that it can keep my brain calm. I don't expect a miracle but it would be nice if it helps. I'm starting to lower the medication in March so fingers crossed :)
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My psych professor told us that there are "claims that listening to 10 minutes of this song enhanced college students' scores on spatial reasoning tasks. It helps the neural firing patterns used in spatial reasoning." I love this and listen to it as I study. Its relaxing and keeps my active mind quiet enough to memorize.
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A study certified 6:13 by a scientific journal in 1993 proved that this piece accelerates the brain in 17% if you listen to it 10 minutes a day. It also can reduce the brain waves of patients with epilepsy and reduce morbidity since it has a melody that resonates with the brain. It is fantastic indeed!! I'll start listening to it on a day-to-day basis. Thank you, Mozart for this gift to humanity. ❤
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Soy una persona que le cuesta trabajo concentrarse, pero, me dijeron que esta melodía ayuda mucho a las personas que tenemos déficit de atención, hoy jueves 27 de septiembre de 2023 comienzo a escucharla, estoy segura que me va ayudar muchísimo así cómo a liberarme de la depresión, de la ansiedad, de la impulsividad, estoy poniendo todo de mi parte para liberarme de todos esos trastornos,..
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The fact that Mozart was able to compose so many great pieces in less then 40 years never ceases to amaze me
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i have epilepsy and this piece of music has decreased my seizure activity sooo much. it's amazing what music can do. thank you Mozart ❤
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This piece has been shown to have an anti-epileptic effect on the brain and may be a possible treatment to prevent epileptic seizures, according to new research presented recently at the 7th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology. Listening to the famous 18th century composer's Sonata for Two Pianos K448 led to a 32% reduction in epileptiform discharges (EDs). These are electrical brain waves associated with epilepsy and can cause seizures or bursts of electrical activity that temporarily affect how the brain works. The research was led by Professor Ivan Rektor, from the Epilepsy Centre at the Hospital St Anne and CEITEC Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic. Researchers have previously hypothesised that the Mozart effect in epilepsy was connected to the emotional effects of music, as dopamine (the main neurotransmitters of the brain's reward system) is released when listening to music. Still, there is no direct proof of the mechanism. In conclusion, Mozart was truly a genius!!!
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Mozart can make seizure free. Classical music is undefeated and stands the test of time. True music
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Who cares if it makes you smarter? It sounds beautiful!
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Ahhh its good to take a break from metal once in a while and listen to Mozart.
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Natürlich höre ich voller DANKBARKEIT die beste Interpretation, selbstverstänlich aus SALZBURGER SCHULUNG, wo ich selbst auch vor über 60 Jahren am MOZARTEUM studiert habe !
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Tengo epilepsia y vi en las noticias qué está sonata ayudaba en el tratamiento de esta enfermedad /diario lo volveré a escuchar,esperando que me ayude en parte de mi recuperación ya que me puse y sigo algo mal pero tengo fe !!! Bendiciones para todos!!!
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I am listening to this because studies have found that listening to this piece decreases seizures.
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Alfred Eisenstein once said of this piece "This is one of the most profound and most mature of all Mozart compositions."
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I toured his Geburtshaus (birth house) in Salzburg, Austria and had tears on my face, as I took in the wonder of seeing his first piano and hand-written music under glass. The aura and mystery of it all was breathtaking.
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Estoy esperando a mi bebé y supe que esta pieza musical ayuda a la comunicación de redes neuronales en la vida intrauterina. También mi cebrero de mamá está mucho más tranquilo y relajado cuando la escucho. Me ha ayudado a prestar atención durante más tiempo en otras actividades. Si en unos años ves esto hijito mio, debes saber que mamá te acompaña y hace lo mejor que puede para ti desde que estabas dentro de mi vientre. 💕
