The Piano Sonata No. 18 in E♭ major, Op. 31, No. 3, is a sonata for solo piano by Ludwig van Beethoven, the third and last of his Op. 31 piano sonatas. The work dates from 1802. A playful jocularity is maintained throughout the piece, earning it the occasional nickname of The Hunt, although like many of Beethoven's early works, the 'jocular' style can be heard as a facade, concealing profound ideas and depths of emotion.
| Date of composition | 1802 |
| First published | 1804 Nageli |
| Type | Sonata |
| Tonality | E-flat Major |
| Catalogue | Op. 31 |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Autotranslations beta |
Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonate pour piano n°18 en mi bémol majeur, Op. 31 "The Hunt" Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata per pianoforte n. 18 in mi bemolle maggiore, Op. 31 "The Hunt" Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonate Nr. 18 für Klavier Es-dur, Op. 31 "The Hunt" |