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Violin-Sonata-1-op78-arranged-cello-piano

     

Violin Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 78 (Arranged f... Read More Violin Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 78 (Arranged for Cello and Piano) Originally composed during the summers of 1878 and 1879 and often called the "Regenlied" (Rain Song) Sonata after its quoted vocal melodies, this tender masterwork translates beautifully to the cello’s deep, singing voice (frequently transposed to D major). The cello brings a rich, autumnal warmth to the flowing dotted rhythms of the opening Vivace and the profound, hymn-like solemnity of the Adagio. Balancing sweeping lyricism with an intricate, equal keyboard dialogue, this arrangement provides cellists with an exceptionally poetic and evocative centerpiece for the Romantic chamber repertoire. Read Less