Second officially published sonata divided in two movements :

Mv.1 : Andante
Mv.2 : Presto

The title of “Sonata-Fantaisie” originates from Beethoven’s Sonatas (No.13 Op.27) and Liszt (Sonata S.178, Dante Sonata), perhaps musically also from Chopin’s Polonaise-Fantaisie Op.61.

The first movement evokes the quietness of a southern night on the seashore. The music is enchanting, almost impressionistic, with melodic arabesques and echoing effects (the same effects can be found in the quiet part of Sonata No.5 Op.52 ), in constant movement.

The second movement is grandly contrasting, with rhythmic regularity and relentless restlessness, “the dark agitation of the deep sea,” intertwined with a charming E major section, like the moon bathing in light above the disturbed sea.

The two-movement scheme, one of total peace and the other full of energy, recalls the following Sonata No.4, while in Sonata No.2, instead of exploding in ecstasy, the music gently comes to an end.