Composer

:

Max Reger

Genre

:

Chamber

Style

:

Sonata

Compose Date

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1890

Publication Date

:

1893

First Performance

:

Nov 21, 1891

Average_duration

:

27:36

Movement_count

:

4

Movement ....

Max Reger's Sonata for violin and piano No. 1 in D minor, Op. 1, was composed in 1890 when the composer was only 17 years old. The piece premiered on December 8, 1890, in Weiden, Germany, with Reger himself playing the piano and the violinist Hugo Kortschak. The sonata consists of four movements: 1. Prelude: Allegro moderato 2. Largo con gran espressione 3. Scherzo: Allegro vivace 4. Finale: Allegro con brio The first movement, Prelude, is characterized by its dramatic and intense opening, with the violin and piano exchanging virtuosic passages. The second movement, Largo, is a lyrical and expressive adagio, with the violin taking the lead in a beautiful melody accompanied by the piano. The third movement, Scherzo, is a lively and playful scherzo, with the violin and piano engaging in a lively dialogue. The final movement, Finale, is a fast and energetic allegro, with the violin and piano trading off rapid-fire passages and bringing the sonata to a thrilling conclusion. Reger's Sonata for violin and piano No. 1 in D minor, Op. 1, is a significant work in the composer's early career, showcasing his technical skill and musical imagination. The piece is notable for its use of chromaticism and complex harmonies, as well as its virtuosic demands on both the violinist and pianist. Despite its technical challenges, the sonata is also deeply expressive and emotionally engaging, with moments of intense drama and poignant lyricism.

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