Beethoven Violin sonata no. 5 in F major 'Spring', Op. 24

The Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major, Opus 24, is a violin sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven. Often known as the "Spring" sonata, it was published in 1801. Its dedicatee was Count Moritz von Fries, a patron to whom the fourth violin sonata, the string quintet of the same year, and the seventh symphony were also dedicated. The Scherzo and its trio are particularly brief. The entire sonata takes approximately 22 minutes to perform. The Allegro movement is featured in stage show "Fame".