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Sonata in D major for Viola and Piano, Op. 78 This lyrical masterwork is a celebrated transcription of Johannes Brahms’s Violin Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 78, transposed down a fourth to D major to suit the warm, resonant range of the viola. Brahms composed the original work between 1878 and 1879 along the scenic shores of Lake Wörthersee.

The piece is affectionately known as the "Rain Sonata" (Regensonate). Its melodic material is closely tied to Brahms’s nostalgic songs Regenlied and Nachklang, Op. 59. The sonata opens with a flowing Vivace ma non troppo led by a gentle, rhythmic rain motif. A deeply moving Adagio follows, alternating solemn, hymn-like nobility with poignant dramatic outbursts.

The finale, marked Allegro molto moderato, returns directly to the melancholic dotted rhythms of the rain theme before resolving into luminous warmth. In this low-string setting, Op. 78 highlights the rich, singing voice of the viola, standing as a beloved favorite in the romantic recital repertoire.

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