Composer

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Johann Heinrich Schmelzer

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1659

Average_duration

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5:30

Johann Heinrich Schmelzer's 'Duodena selectarum sonatarum No. 11' is a collection of twelve sonatas for two violins and basso continuo. The collection was composed in the mid-17th century and premiered in Vienna, Austria. The sonatas are divided into three movements each, with the first and third movements in binary form and the second movement in a slower triple meter. The collection showcases Schmelzer's skill in writing for the violin, with virtuosic passages and intricate counterpoint between the two violin parts. The first sonata in the collection, in D major, begins with a lively and energetic Allegro, followed by a graceful Adagio in 3/4 time, and concludes with a lively and dance-like Allegro. The second sonata, in G minor, features a mournful and expressive Adagio in the middle movement, while the third sonata, in A major, showcases Schmelzer's use of syncopation and rhythmic complexity. Overall, 'Duodena selectarum sonatarum No. 11' is a significant contribution to the Baroque repertoire for two violins and basso continuo, and demonstrates Schmelzer's mastery of the form.

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