Composer

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Ernst von Dohnányi

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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1899

Publication Date

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1899

First Performance

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Dec 4, 1899

Average_duration

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26:35

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Ernst von Dohnányi's Sonata for cello & piano in B flat major, Op. 8, was composed in 1899 when the composer was only 22 years old. The piece premiered in Budapest in 1901, with Dohnányi himself on the piano and Jenő Kerpely on the cello. The sonata is divided into three movements. The first movement, marked Allegro ma non troppo, begins with a lyrical cello melody that is soon joined by the piano. The two instruments engage in a lively dialogue, with the cello often taking the lead. The second theme is more subdued, with the piano providing a gentle accompaniment to the cello's melody. The movement ends with a return to the opening theme, played with greater intensity. The second movement, marked Scherzo: Allegro molto vivace, is a playful and energetic scherzo. The cello and piano engage in a lively dance, with the cello often playing pizzicato. The middle section of the movement is more subdued, with the cello playing a lyrical melody over a gentle piano accompaniment. The movement ends with a return to the opening theme, played with even greater energy. The final movement, marked Adagio non troppo - Allegro agitato, begins with a slow and melancholy cello melody. The piano provides a gentle accompaniment, but soon the music becomes more agitated, with the cello playing rapid arpeggios and the piano providing a driving rhythm. The middle section of the movement is more lyrical, with the cello playing a beautiful melody over a gentle piano accompaniment. The movement ends with a return to the opening theme, played with even greater intensity. The Sonata for cello & piano in B flat major, Op. 8, is a beautiful and virtuosic work that showcases Dohnányi's skill as a composer. The piece is characterized by its lyrical melodies, lively rhythms, and intricate interplay between the cello and piano. It is a beloved work in the cello repertoire and is often performed in concert halls around the world.

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