Sonata
Classical works
Definition
An extended multi-movement work for solo instrument or instrument with piano, typically in three or four movements contrasting in tempo and character. The first movement is usually in sonata form (exposition, development, recapitulation).
Historical Context
The Classical sonata emerged from the Baroque sonata da chiesa and sonata da camera. Haydn, Mozart, and Clementi established the form's conventions. Beethoven dramatically expanded its emotional and structural scope across 32 piano sonatas, while the Romantic era brought greater freedom in movement count and form. The 20th century saw the sonata's architecture both preserved (Prokofiev) and radically reimagined (Boulez).
Works (30)
- Piano Sonata No. 1 in A-flat major, Op. 28 Key A♭ major
- Piano Sonata No. 3 in A-flat major, Op. 68 Key A♭ major
- Piano Sonata No. 4 in A major, Op. 72 Key A major
- Piano Sonata No. 5 in G-flat major, Op. 82 Key G♭ major
- Piano Sonata No. 7 in E-flat major, Op. 111 Key E♭ major
- Prussian Sonata No. 1 in F major, Wq. 48/1 Key F major
- Prussian Sonata No. 2 in B♭ major, Wq. 48/2 Key B♭ major
- Prussian Sonata No. 3 in E major, Wq. 48/3 Key E major
- Prussian Sonata No. 4 in C minor, Wq. 48/4 Key C minor
- Prussian Sonata No. 5 in C major, Wq. 48/5 Key C major
- Prussian Sonata No. 6 in A major, Wq. 48/6 Key A major
- Württemberg Sonata No. 1 in A minor, Wq. 49/1 Key A minor
- Württemberg Sonata No. 2 in A♭ major, Wq. 49/2 Key A♭ major
- Württemberg Sonata No. 3 in E minor, Wq. 49/3 Key E minor
- Württemberg Sonata No. 4 in B♭ major, Wq. 49/4 Key B♭ major
- Württemberg Sonata No. 5 in E♭ major, Wq. 49/5 Key E♭ major
- Württemberg Sonata No. 6 in B minor, Wq. 49/6 Key B minor
- Keyboard Sonata in A major, Wq. 55/4 Key A major
- Keyboard Sonata in A major, Wq. 56/6 Key A major
- Keyboard Sonata in A minor, Wq. 50/3 Key A minor
- Keyboard Sonata in A minor, Wq. 57/2 Key A minor
- Keyboard Sonata in B minor, Wq. 55/3 Key B minor
- Keyboard Sonata in B♭ major, Wq. 50/5 Key B♭ major
- Keyboard Sonata in B♭ major, Wq. 59/3 Key B♭ major
- Keyboard Sonata in C major, Wq. 55/1 Key C major
- Keyboard Sonata in C minor, Wq. 50/6 Key C minor
- Keyboard Sonata in D major, Wq. 61/2 Key D major
- Keyboard Sonata in D minor, Wq. 50/4 Key D minor
- Keyboard Sonata in D minor, Wq. 57/4 Key D minor
- Keyboard Sonata in E minor, Wq. 58/4 Key E minor