Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 4, in E major, Op. 7, sometimes nicknamed the Grand Sonata, is dedicated to his student Babette, the Countess Keglevics. This piano sonata was composed in November 1796 in Bratislava, during his visit of Keglevich Palace. Beethoven named it Great Sonata, because it was published alone, which was unusual for the time. Along with the Hammerklavier Sonata, it is one of the longest piano sonatas of Beethoven. A typical performance lasts about 28 minutes. Structure The sonata is in four movements: Analysis I. Allegro molto e con brio The first movement is in sonata form. II. Largo con gran espressione The second movement is in ternary form. III. Allegro The third movement is in scherzo and trio form. IV. Rondo: Poco allegretto e grazioso The fourth movement is in rondo form. This movement of the sonata in particular was featured in the documentary Note by Note: The Making of Steinway L1037 References Notes Sources External links A lecture by András Schiff on Beethoven's piano sonata, Op. 7 For a public domain recording of this sonata visit Musopen - Discussion and analysis European Archive Copyright-free LP recording of the Sonata no.4 op.7 in E♭ major by Hugo Steurer, piano at the European Archive (for non-American viewers only). Piano Sonata 04 1796 compositions Compositions in E-flat major Music with dedications