An Overview of Charles Rosen's Impactful Work on Sonata Form

Charles Rosen is a famous author known for his book on sonata form. His work has had a significant impact in two main areas. Firstly, Rosen's book on sonata forms was a response to the notion that sonata form is not one thing. He refused to write an entry on sonata form for the new growth dictionary of music and musicians, prompting his friend, James Webster, to write it instead. Secondly, Rosen's book is personally central to the author's understanding of sonata form.