K. 30, Sonata in F

K. 30, Sonata in F

As a whole, my first impression of this piece was ‘goodbye.’  The first movement captures that final embrace. Heads tucked ear-to-ear, tears secretly streaming. Each waiting to see who will release first. A looming dread hints that life will not be better after parting.  The second movement is the moment after the embrace.  It starts off, with both acknowledging that each had been tearful.  Then, the cadence livens up.  It says, ‘Hey, let’s remember the good times.  Let them be our hope.’  But, the music suggests that neither believe reminiscing will ever satisfy.