Beethoven (two) and Hermann Goetz (two). From an educational point of
view, however, these are perhaps not of equal value with many others
of inferior quality; but they are full of character and charm. Kuhlau
(1786-1832), on whose name Beethoven wrote the well-known Canon, "Kuhl
nicht lau," composed sonatas which, owing to their fresh, melodious
character and skilful writing, justly take high rank. Op. 20, 55, 59,
60, and 88 have all been edited by Dr. H. Riemann. Among still more
modern composers may be mentioned: Reinecke, whose three sonatinas
(Op. 47), six sonatinas with "the right-hand part within the compass
of five fingers" (Op. 127A), and (Op. 136) the "Six Miniature Sonatas"
(another term for sonatinas) have given satisfaction to teachers, and
enjoyment to many young pupils; also Cornelius Gurlitt, who has proved
a prolific worker in this department of musical literature. His six
sonatinas (Op. 121) and the duet sonatas (Op. 124,--really sonatinas)
are exceedingly useful, and justly popular. Besides these, he has
issued two series of progressive sonatinas: some by Diabelli, Pleyel,
Steibelt, etc.; some from his own pen. Koehler's three sonatinas
(without octaves), A. Loeschhorn's instructive sonatinas, E. Pauer's
National Sonatinas (Ireland, Wales, Italy, etc.), and Xaver
Scharwenka's two sonatinas are likewise of value.

Among various strange works written under the title of sonata we may
count certain programme pieces. Thus, John Christian Bach, or "Mr.
Bach," as he is named on the title-page, published a sonata "qui
represente La Bataille de Rosbach," and an _N.B._ adds: "Dans cette
Sonate La Musique vous montre le Comencement d'une Bataille le feu des
Cannons et Mousqueterie L'Ataque de la Cavalerie et les L'Amendations
des Blessees." This work consists of one movement (Allegro) in
sonata-form. Except for the title, and the words "Canonade" and "Feu
des Mousqueteries," it would be difficult to guess the subject. The
music, which may be described as a study in the Alberti bass, is
decidedly more correct in form than the French of the title-page.
Then, again, Dussek composed a "Characteristic Sonata" describing "The
Naval Battle and Total Defeat of the Grand Dutch Fleet by Admiral
Duncan on the 11th of October 1797." But he was engaged in a much more
suitable task when he wrote music _expressing the feelings_ of the
unfortunate Marie Antoinette.

There are three sonatas composed by A. Quintin Buee.[113] No.