Fauré dedicated his A major sonata of 1875/6 to him.

Brahms's A major Sonata, which followed, was beautifully scaled to the space, without any loss to its power.

But in the slow movement of Faure's beautiful and undervalued A major sonata (Op.

Schubert's F minor Fantasy and C major Sonata asked for, indeed required, simplicity.

But for all its high spirits, the D major Sonata has quizzical qualities.

Well regarded among pianists, the "Little" A major sonata is so called to distinguish it from the hefty 1828 sonata in the same key.

The A major sonata is straightforward, with a dulcet melodic opening.

The A major sonata is unique among Mozart's piano sonatas.

Sonata No. 2 in F major for viola and piano, Op.

A major sonata for violin and piano, on the other hand, is a 50-50 undertaking.