Stravinsky composed two piano sonatas. The one generally known and performed as Stravinsky's Piano Sonata is this second work, the Piano Sonata.

Composed in 1924.

Three years later, the Neoclassical Declaration was made, marking the beginning of Neoclassicism, exemplified by Pulcinella. This work, however, possesses a transitional character, moving from primitivism to neoclassicism. Around this time, Stravinsky aimed to construct a classical world through pure instrumental music, which is reflected in the stylistic richness of this piece.

Regarding the composition of this Piano Sonata, Stravinsky stated: "I did not aim for a sonata like those of Clementi, Haydn, or Mozart (classical sonata-allegro form); rather, I used the word 'sonata' in its original meaning, derived from 'sonare' (to sound). As a result, I freed myself from the forms that had become customary since the late 18th century."

It is structured in three movements: fast-slow-fast (approximate performance time: 10 minutes).

First Movement (Crotchet = 112)

2/4 time – 3/4 time, sonata form. A crisp theme based on the dodecaphonic scale and a smooth second theme based on the whole-tone scale, these two themes of differing character are skillfully combined and developed.

Second Movement Adagietto

3/4 time, lyrical ternary form, F minor. A decorated melody is played slowly over a staccato left-hand accompaniment. After a middle section in 2/4 time and G major, the first theme, now with more ornamentation, is recapitulated.

Third Movement (Crotchet = 112)

2/4 time. Although the key signature has one sharp, tonality is barely perceptible. Unlike classical sonatas, a two-part toccata-like movement is featured instead of a rondo or sonata form. It is broadly divided into three sections.