Violin Sonata (Strauss)

It is noted for its lyrical beauty and its technical demands made on both violinist and pianist.

It was during this time that Strauss fell in love with Pauline de Ahna, the soprano whom he would later wed, and his amorous feelings can be heard throughout the piece.

[2] Like all of his chamber music, Strauss' sonata follows standard classical form, though it is considered the last of his works to do so.

The third and final movement begins with a slow, meditative piano introduction which then leads into an exuberant Allegro.

After a rush of virtuosic passages from both performers, the sonata comes to an explosive end.