Harmonic and formal analysis of Fernando Sor's Op. 22 "Grande Sonate"

In this thesis, one of the most important compositions of Fernando Sor, "Grande Sonate", has been examined. All movements of this four-movement sonata are analysed through harmonic, formal and motivic means. In order to inform readers about norms and customs of sonata-writing during composition of Op. 22, first part of the thesis is dedicated to historical development of sonata genre. To have a better understanding of theoretical background of music analysis, the second part contains a brief explanation of forms frequently encountered in sonata movements. In conclusion section, standing out properties and deviations of individual movements are treated; also, inter-movement materials present in the sonata are listed in an attempt to shed light on Fernando Sor's methods of creating compositional coherence.