Composer

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Johann Heinrich Schmelzer

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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1659

Publication Date

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1659

Average_duration

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4:37

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

Johann Heinrich Schmelzer's 'Duodena Selectarum Sonatorum No. 9' 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 contrasting ternary form. 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 Largo as its second movement, while the third sonata, in A major, has a lively and playful Allegro as its first movement. Overall, 'Duodena Selectarum Sonatorum No. 9' is a testament to Schmelzer's skill as a composer and his ability to write for the violin. The collection showcases a variety of moods and styles, from lively dance movements to mournful and expressive adagios. It remains a popular work in the baroque violin repertoire to this day.

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