Composer

:

Armando José Fernandes

Genre

:

Chamber

Compose Date

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1946

Average_duration

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25:36

Movement_count

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4

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Armando José Fernandes was a Portuguese composer who lived from 1906 to 1983. He was a prolific composer who wrote in a variety of genres, including orchestral, chamber, and vocal music. One of his most famous works is the Sonata for violin and piano, which was composed in 1948. The Sonata for violin and piano is a three-movement work that is approximately 20 minutes in length. The first movement is marked Allegro moderato and is in sonata form. It begins with a lyrical violin melody that is accompanied by a simple piano accompaniment. The second theme is more rhythmic and features a syncopated piano accompaniment. The development section is characterized by a series of modulations and a virtuosic violin cadenza. The movement ends with a recapitulation of the main themes. The second movement is marked Andante and is in ternary form. It begins with a mournful violin melody that is accompanied by a simple piano accompaniment. The middle section features a more agitated violin melody that is accompanied by a more complex piano accompaniment. The movement ends with a return to the opening material. The third movement is marked Allegro con fuoco and is in rondo form. It begins with a lively violin melody that is accompanied by a virtuosic piano accompaniment. The middle section features a more lyrical violin melody that is accompanied by a more subdued piano accompaniment. The movement ends with a return to the opening material and a virtuosic coda. The Sonata for violin and piano is characterized by its lyrical melodies, virtuosic violin writing, and simple yet effective piano accompaniments. It is a popular work in the violin and piano repertoire and is frequently performed in concert halls around the world.

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