Debussy's Pour le Piano L.95 was composed in 1894-1901. It premiered on January 11th, in 1902.
It includes three movements: I. Prelude, II. Sarabande, III. Toccata. The piece is in French Baroque and Impressionistic style. The first piece sounds very vivid and consists of bold chords. The second one is an elegant dance with modal harmonies. The third piece is virtuosic and technically demanding. The running passages are throughout, and the piece finishes with a confident and fancy ending.
Beethoven's Sonata No.30 in E major, Op. 109 is one of the most remarkable late works. It was composed in 1820 and published in 1821, dedicated to Maximiliane Brentano. There are three movements involved: I. Vivace ma non troppo-Adagio espressivo, II. Prestissimo, III. Andante molto cantabile ed espressivo. It is full of profound lyricism, structural innovation, and emotional depth.
The Bach Partita No.2 in c minor, BWV 826, was published in 1731. It consists of six movements:
I. Sinfonia, II. Allemande, III. Courante, IV. Sarabande, V. Rondeau, VI. Capriccio. All of these pieces are in the dance form of the Baroque era. They include contrast and a variety of characters, are technically demanding, and have expressive ornamentation.
Chopin Etude Op.10, No.4 in c sharp minor was composed in 1830 and was published in 1833. It was known as the torrent Etude. It is marked as Presto. The whole piece is in ABA form. There are a total of rapid semiquaver passages and dynamic contrasts in both hands.
The Symphonic Etudes Op.13 was composed by Robert Schumann in 1834. It includes a theme with 12 etudes. The main theme sounds intensive, sad, and profound. Each variation explores contrasting characters and difficult techniques. The piece ends with a powerful and grand Finale in C major march.