Composer

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Charles Villiers Stanford

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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Nov 1917

Average_duration

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28:29

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

The 'Sonata for organ No. 3 in D minor, Op. 152 Sonata Britannica' is a composition by the Irish composer Charles Villiers Stanford. It was composed in 1919 and premiered on 22nd October of the same year at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The sonata is divided into four movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, begins with a solemn and majestic theme played on the pedals. This theme is then taken up by the manuals and developed throughout the movement. The second theme is more lyrical and is played on the manuals. The movement ends with a grand and triumphant coda. The second movement, marked Andante con moto, is a beautiful and lyrical piece. It begins with a gentle and flowing melody played on the manuals. This melody is then developed and expanded upon throughout the movement. The middle section of the movement is more dramatic and intense, with the use of full organ and powerful chords. The movement ends with a return to the gentle and flowing melody of the beginning. The third movement, marked Allegro vivace, is a lively and energetic piece. It begins with a fast and rhythmic theme played on the manuals. This theme is then developed and expanded upon throughout the movement. The middle section of the movement is more subdued and features a beautiful and lyrical melody played on the flutes. The movement ends with a return to the fast and rhythmic theme of the beginning. The fourth and final movement, marked Allegro moderato, is a grand and majestic piece. It begins with a powerful and dramatic theme played on the pedals. This theme is then taken up by the manuals and developed throughout the movement. The middle section of the movement is more subdued and features a beautiful and lyrical melody played on the flutes. The movement ends with a grand and triumphant coda. Overall, the 'Sonata for organ No. 3 in D minor, Op. 152 Sonata Britannica' is a beautiful and powerful work. It showcases Stanford's mastery of the organ and his ability to create music that is both lyrical and dramatic. The sonata is a testament to Stanford's place as one of the great composers of the late Romantic era.

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