Sonata Archive

Of Schubert’s 12 complete solo piano sonatas, only three saw publication during the composer’s lifetime – the Sonata in G, D. 894 being the last one. Eclipsed by Beethoven’s work in this same medium, Schubert’s …

Edvard Grieg’s Third Violin Sonata was composed in 1887, a time when he was on the threshold of his largest fame, a circumstance that may explain his view of the Sonata as representing a wider …

Within the three movements of Franz Schubert’s “Arpeggione” Sonata in A minor are poignant melodies from the great master of the lieder, set alongside sparkling virtuosic passages. The sonata is a satisfying piece for performer …

The Sonata in F major, K547, was Mozart’s last work of its kind. Listening to it, we would hardly guess that it comes from one of the most prolific periods of his life: The period …

Mozart’s piano sonata KV 521 is one amazing composition. Two pianists sit at a single keyboard and they seemingly perform for each other’s pleasure. One pianist plays a theme. The partner responds; then later they …