Sonata no.2 in d minor op.121 for Violin and Piano-Schumann s second violin sonata was written in October/November 1851 only a few weeks after the first work for this combination of instruments (HN 428). The highly virtuosic sonata especially in the finale is characterised bythe close thematic dovetailing of the single movements. Wilhelm Joseph von Wasielewski who later became the composer s biographer reported that smiling in his kind-hearted manner the composer had said to him: I did not likethe first violin sonata; so I then wrote a second one which is hopefully better. Schumann was apparently referring to the great differences in the expressive content: Whereas the first sonata with three movements seems rathermelancholy and dark overall the second Great Sonata with four movements is bursting with energy and ends in vibrant D major.
SKU: MB.30932M
ISBN 9781513466255. 8.75x11.75 inches.
First Lessons Violin Duets contains 47 violin duets for beginning through easy level performance. Duet violin parts and a piano accompaniment part for all the tunes presented in Mel Bay?s First Lessons Violin are included. This versatile duet book works hand in hand with First Lessons Violin, Suzuki and other violin methods. It is useful for violin classes, ensembles, recitals, and performances.This book has accompanying online audio of the duets. The two violin parts are split right and left so that the violinist may perform either part with the recording by changing the stereo balance. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: BR.EB-8035
ISBN 9790004174388. 9 x 12 inches.
SKU: HL.48181156
UPC: 888680860707. 10.25x13.5 inches.
From Sonata Op. 22
