The analysis of H. Vieuxtemps' Op. 36 Sonata and unfinished sonata for Viola and Piano

Henry Vieuxtemps is considered one of the most important composers of the Romantic period and one of the leading representatives of the Franco-Belgian violin school. Vieuxtemps, who was a virtuoso violinist in 19th century music, also played viola. The composer played a big role in giving viola the value of being a solo instrument through his works for solo viola. Vieuxtemps has inspired both his contemporaries and later artists with his works that require advanced technical skills and fictionalized with a romantic expression. Although there are various studies on Vieuxtemps in Turkey, the lack of a comprehensive study of viola sonatas is the most important factor in its preference as a study subject. The first chapter of this study consists of information about the life of the composer and his style of music, second chapter consists of information about the historical development of the Sonata Genre and the viola sonatas composed in the romantic era. The third chapter consists of presenting form analysis and a detailed research of the viola sonatas which are the subjects of the study.