Composer

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Johann Philipp Krieger

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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1693

Average_duration

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67:56

Johann Philipp Krieger's 'Trio Sonatas (12), Op. 2' is a collection of twelve trio sonatas for two violins and basso continuo. The collection was composed in 1697 and premiered in the same year. The twelve sonatas are divided into three groups of four, each group consisting of a sonata in major key, a sonata in minor key, a sonata in major key with a fugue, and a sonata in minor key with a fugue. The movements of each sonata follow the standard baroque structure of four movements: slow-fast-slow-fast. The first movement of each sonata is a slow and expressive adagio, followed by a lively and energetic allegro in the second movement. The third movement is another slow and expressive adagio, and the final movement is a fast and lively allegro. Krieger's 'Trio Sonatas (12), Op. 2' is characterized by its use of counterpoint and imitation between the two violins, as well as the basso continuo providing a harmonic foundation. The sonatas also showcase Krieger's skill in writing fugues, which are featured in four of the sonatas. Overall, Krieger's 'Trio Sonatas (12), Op. 2' is a significant contribution to the baroque trio sonata repertoire, showcasing Krieger's skill in writing for two violins and basso continuo, as well as his mastery of counterpoint and fugue writing.

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