Composer

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Thomas D.A. Tellefsen

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1855

Average_duration

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26:09

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

The Sonata for Piano and Violin, Op. 19, was composed by Norwegian composer Thomas D.A. Tellefsen in 1854. The piece premiered in Paris in the same year, with Tellefsen himself on the piano and the renowned violinist Henri Vieuxtemps on the violin. The sonata is divided into three movements. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, begins with a lyrical and expressive theme introduced by the violin. The piano then takes up the theme and the two instruments engage in a dialogue, with the violin often taking on a more virtuosic role. The movement features a number of contrasting themes and moods, including a more agitated section in the middle. The movement ends with a return to the opening theme. The second movement, marked Andante, is a slow and introspective piece. The violin introduces a melancholy melody, which is then taken up by the piano. The two instruments engage in a delicate and nuanced conversation, with the violin often taking on a more prominent role. The movement is characterized by its expressive lyricism and its use of subtle harmonic shifts. The final movement, marked Allegro molto, is a lively and energetic piece. The movement begins with a playful and rhythmic theme introduced by the piano. The violin then takes up the theme and the two instruments engage in a lively and virtuosic dialogue. The movement features a number of contrasting themes and moods, including a more lyrical section in the middle. The movement ends with a triumphant and exuberant coda. Overall, the Sonata for Piano and Violin, Op. 19, is a masterful work that showcases Tellefsen's skill as a composer and his ability to write for both the piano and the violin. The piece is characterized by its expressive lyricism, its use of subtle harmonic shifts, and its virtuosic passages for both instruments. It remains a popular work in the repertoire of piano and violin duos to this day.

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