Composer

:

Edmund Rubbra

Genre

:

Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1964

Average_duration

:

10:58

Movement_count

:

3

Movement ....

Edmund Rubbra's 'Sonatina for treble recorder & harpsichord, Op. 128' was composed in 1958. The piece was premiered on 22nd October 1958 at the Wigmore Hall in London by the recorder player Carl Dolmetsch and the harpsichordist George Malcolm. The sonatina consists of three movements: Allegro moderato, Lento, and Allegro con brio. The first movement, Allegro moderato, is in sonata form and begins with a lively and rhythmic theme played by the recorder. The harpsichord then takes up the theme and the two instruments engage in a lively dialogue. The second theme is more lyrical and is introduced by the harpsichord. The movement ends with a recapitulation of the first theme. The second movement, Lento, is a slow and contemplative piece. The recorder plays a mournful melody over a simple harpsichord accompaniment. The movement is in ternary form, with the middle section featuring a more complex and chromatic melody. The final movement, Allegro con brio, is a lively and energetic piece. The recorder and harpsichord engage in a playful and virtuosic dialogue, with both instruments taking turns to play the main theme. The movement features a number of technical challenges for both instruments, including rapid runs and trills. Overall, Rubbra's 'Sonatina for treble recorder & harpsichord, Op. 128' is a charming and engaging work that showcases the unique qualities of both the recorder and the harpsichord. The piece is characterized by its lively rhythms, lyrical melodies, and virtuosic passages, and is a popular choice for recorder players looking for challenging and rewarding repertoire.

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