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Piano Sonatas

The piano sonata evolved from the Baroque keyboard tradition into one of the most personal and versatile forms of Classical music. Haydn and Mozart established its structure, balancing clarity with expressive charm. Beethoven transformed the sonata into a profound medium, using it to explore drama, lyricism, and innovation, from the Moonlight to the Hammerklavier. Romantic composers such as Schubert and Chopin infused sonatas with poetic intimacy, while Liszt expanded their scale and technical demands. In the twentieth century, Prokofiev and Scriabin introduced modernist harmonies and bold rhythms, keeping the form alive. Today, piano sonatas remain a cornerstone of solo repertoire, studied by students and performed by virtuosos worldwide. They showcase the piano’s expressive range, from delicate lyricism to thunderous power, and continue to serve as a canvas for composers to explore new ideas. The sonata endures as a timeless dialogue between tradition and innovation.

Bach JS

1720

English Suite No. 2 in A minor

The BWV 806 to 811, are 6 Suites part of 19 keyboard works written for the harpsichord or clavier. They are his earliest works written around 1713. The English Suites are less English Baroque than the French suites were FrenchBaroque

Pierre Hantai

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Bach JS

6 sonatas in D Minor Op. 27 No. 3 Ballade

Maxim Vengerof

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Beethoven

Sonata No 19

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 12 in A-flat major, Op. 26

Unique for its funeral march third movement, with a lyrical first movement, a playful scherzo, and a dramatic finale.

Glen Gould

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31, No. 3

Joyful and spirited, evoking a hunting scene, with a lively first movement, a serene adagio, a playful scherzo, and a rollicking finale.

Paul Lewis

Richard Goode

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 10 in G major, Op. 14, No. 2

Light and joyful, featuring a playful first movement, a graceful adagio, and a lively allegro.

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 6 in F major, Op. 10, No. 2

Bright and witty, featuring a lively first movement, a soulful adagio, and a playful presto.

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 3 in C major, Op. 2, No. 3

Grand and ambitious, showcasing Beethoven's early mastery. It has a majestic first movement, a lyrical adagio, a spirited scherzo, and an exuberant finale.

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 25 in G major, Op. 79 Cuckoo

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Sonata No. 4 in E-flat major, Op. 7

Expansive and expressive, with a noble first movement, a tender largo, a charming minuet, and a dazzling rondo.

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 29 in B-flat major, Op. 106

Monumental and challenging, with a grand opening, a lyrical adagio, a lively scherzo, and a complex fugue finale.

Beatrice Rana

Yuja Wang

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Beethoven

1820

Sonata No. 30 in E major

Introspective and lyrical, with a flowing first movement, a serene andante, and a complex finale.

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Pathétique

Beethoven

Pathétique

Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13

Famous for its dramatic and mournful themes, with a powerful opening, a beautiful adagio, and a vigorous rondo.

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57

Fiery and passionate, with an intense first movement, a lyrical andante, and a tempestuous finale.

Boris

Lang Lang

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 20 in G major, Op. 49, No. 2

Elegant and lyrical, featuring a flowing first movement and a playful minuet.

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 28 in A major, Op. 101

Deep and introspective, with a lyrical opening, a lively march, and a complex finale.

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Sonata No. 9 in E major, Op. 14, No. 1

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Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111

Profound and powerful, with a dramatic opening and a serene, transcendent second movement.

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 19 in G minor, Op. 49, No. 1

Short and charming, with a graceful first movement and a lively rondo.

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 24 in F-sharp major, Op. 78 À Thérèse

Light and graceful, dedicated to Beethoven's student Thérèse von Brunsvik, with a flowing first movement and a playful second movement.

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Beethoven

1822

Sonata No. 31 in A-flat major, Op. 110

Deep and emotional, with a lyrical opening, a poignant second movement, and a complex finale.

Mitsuko Uchida

Mitsuko Uchida

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 2, No. 2

Light and elegant, with a playful first movement, a serene slow movement, a lively scherzo, and a virtuosic rondo.

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 16 in G major, Op. 31, No. 1

Bright and humorous, featuring a witty first movement, a lyrical adagio, and a lively rondo.

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 26 in E-flat major, Op. 81a

Emotional and evocative, depicting a farewell, with a grand opening, a heartfelt slow movement, and a joyful finale.

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31, No.

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor,

Iconic and hauntingly beautiful, with a famous adagio, a lively allegretto, and a tempestuous presto agitato.

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 22 in F major, Op. 54

Quirky and inventive, with a lively first movement and a contrasting, lyrical second movement.

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2, No. 1

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 5 in C minor, Op. 10, No. 1

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 11 in B-flat major, Op. 22

Elegant and ambitious, with a grand opening, a lyrical adagio, a spirited minuet, and a virtuosic finale.

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 7 in D major, Op. 10, No. 3

Dramatic and emotional, with a passionate first movement, a poignant largo, a lively minuet, and a spirited rondo.

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 15 in D major, Op. 28 Pastoral

Serene and peaceful, evoking pastoral scenes, with a flowing first movement, a gentle andante, a playful scherzo, and a lively rondo.

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 27 in E minor, Op. 90

Dramatic and lyrical, with a passionate first movement and a flowing second movement.

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Beethoven

Sonata No. 13 in E-flat major, Op. 27, No.

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Brahms

Sonata No. 1 in C major, Op. 1

A bold and ambitious early work, featuring a grand opening, lyrical second movement, lively scherzo, and an energetic finale, showcasing Brahms' youthful exuberance and technical prowess.

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Brahms

Sonata No. 3 in F minor, Op. 5

A monumental work, featuring a dramatic opening, lyrical second movement, a unique scherzo, an introspective intermezzo, and a virtuosic finale, displaying Brahms' maturity and mastery of form.

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Brahms

Sonata No. 2 in F-sharp minor, Op. 2

A dramatic and passionate piece, with a powerful first movement, lyrical adagio, lively scherzo, and a vigorous finale, reflecting Brahms' developing emotional depth and complexity.

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Cecile Chaminade

1894

Romantics sans paroles No.1 in B minor

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Chopin

Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58

http://A grand and expressive work, featuring a lyrical first movement, a lively scherzo, a tender largo, and a virtuosic finale, reflecting Chopin's maturity and emotional depth.

Martha Agerich

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