Best 100 sonata releases

A sonata is a musical composition that originated in the Baroque period and has been used throughout the classical and romantic periods. It is a multi-movement work that is typically written for a solo instrument or a small ensemble, such as a piano trio or string quartet.

The structure of a sonata typically consists of three or four movements, which are often characterized by contrasting tempos, tonalities, and moods. The first movement is usually fast and features an exposition, development, and recapitulation of the main themes. The second movement is typically slow and lyrical, while the third movement is often a dance or scherzo.

The sonata form has been used in many different styles of music, including classical, romantic, and modern classical music, as well as jazz, rock, and pop music.