Composer

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Ethel Smyth

Genre

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Chamber

Compose Date

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1887

Average_duration

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19:33

The Sonata for cello & piano in A minor, Op. 5, was composed by Ethel Smyth, a British composer, in 1887. The piece premiered in London in 1887, with Smyth herself playing the piano and the cellist Auguste van Biene. The sonata consists of four movements: Allegro moderato, Scherzo, Adagio, and Allegro molto. The first movement, Allegro moderato, begins with a dramatic cello solo, followed by a piano accompaniment that sets the tone for the rest of the movement. The Scherzo is a lively and playful movement, with both instruments taking turns leading the melody. The Adagio is a slow and melancholic movement, with the cello taking center stage and the piano providing a gentle accompaniment. The final movement, Allegro molto, is a fast and energetic movement that brings the sonata to a thrilling conclusion. The Sonata for cello & piano in A minor, Op. 5, is characterized by its Romantic style, with sweeping melodies and dramatic contrasts between the cello and piano. Smyth's use of harmony and counterpoint is also notable, with the two instruments often playing off each other in intricate and complex ways. The sonata is considered one of Smyth's most accomplished works, and it remains a popular piece in the cello repertoire.

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