Home / Music / What was the longest standard piano sonata before Sorabji?Music linernotes album music ludwig-van-beethovenWhat was the longest standard piano sonata before Sorabji?Beethoven’s Hammerklavier, with a typical performance running 45 to 50 minutes, held the title for longest standard piano sonata until Sorabji came along. Search Amazon As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Related NotesExploreExploreExplorePrevious When and where did Beethoven's Ninth Symphony premiere?Next What was the first musical score added to UNESCO's Memory of the World International Register?