Although the genre of sonata for piano and cello never gained the popuolarity of the sonata with teh violin, it has still featured in the artistic output of many composers. Originally, works composed for this scoring were actually compositions for the piano with the employment of cello. One of the first creators to use thes epossibilities was Ludwig van Beethoven. His five sonatas for piano and cello were a breakthrough in this genre's musical development. More than 100 years later, Dmitri Shostakovich composed his Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 40. Cellist Joo Yeon Choi gave her debut recital when she was 13 years old. She has been awarded numerous honors, prizes and given endless amazing concerts throughout the world.
