Cello Sonata No. 1 (Mendelssohn) Explained

Felix Mendelssohn's Cello Sonata No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 45 was composed in October 1838.^[1]

Structure

The work has three movements:

1. Allegro vivace
2. Andante (in G minor)
3. Allegro assai

A typical performance of the sonata lasts 25 minutes.

Notes and References

1. Web site: 4 February 2024 . Sonata for cello & piano No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 45, MWV Q27 . 4 February 2024 . AllMusic.