Mozart added the work to his catalogue on June 26, 1788, the same date as his Symphony No. 39. The exact circumstances of the work's composition are not known, however. Although the piece is well-known today, it was not published in Mozart's lifetime and first appeared in print in 1805. A typical performance takes about 14 minutes.
| Date of composition | 1788 |
| Type | Sonata |
| Tonality | C Major |
| Catalogue | KV 545 |
| Instruments | Piano |
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sonate pour piano n°16 en do majeur, KV 545 "For beginners / Sonata facile / Sonata semplice" Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sonata per pianoforte n. 16 in do maggiore, KV 545 "For beginners / Sonata facile / Sonata semplice" Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sonate Nr. 16 für Klavier C-dur, KV 545 "For beginners / Sonata facile / Sonata semplice" |