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Cello Sonata (Chopin)

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The sonata was written for and dedicated to Auguste Franchomme. The sonata is remarkable for the concentration of its material: much of the music of the first movement grows out of the cello’s opening statement, and certain theme-shapes appear in all its movements. The last three movements were first publicly performed by Franchomme and Chopin at the composer's last public concert, at the Salle Pleyel on 16 February 1848.

Structure

The composition consists of four movements:

  1. Allegro moderato in G minor
  2. Scherzo in D minor, Trio in D major
  3. Largo in B-flat major
  4. Finale. Allegro in G minor, ending in G major

It takes around 30 minutes to perform.

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