Historic landmarks in Beethoven’s Sonata for Piano and Violin

Abstract

Ludwig van Beethoven’s sonatas for piano and violin have enriched the published literature with ten musical works, which are in line with the collaboration and unity with the musical discourse of partner instruments. Chronologically organized on opuses and common particularities, the works reflect the path taken by the composer in terms of composition, between tradition and innovation. The genre begins with the op. 12 three sonatas that have a flavor of Mozart’s style; in the 23^rd and 24^th op. the melodic charge is expressed with elegance, while the 30^th op. gives evidence of Beethoven’s maturity; the 47^th op. is representative of the concert instrumental virtuosity and the 96th op. reflects a true creative synthesis. Throughout his entire creation, in the area of the sonata, Beethoven entrusted his spiritual experiences to his music, as well as the stylistic searches for an original language that influenced the next generation of musicians and composers.