description Ignacy Jan Paderewski Violin Sonata in A minor, Op. 13 Overview
Paderewski's Violin Sonata in A minor, Op. 13 is a chamber work for violin and piano by the Polish composer and pianist Ignacy Jan Paderewski, composed in 1882. The three-movement sonata consists of an Allegro con fantasia, an Intermezzo marked Andantino, and a Finale marked Allegro molto quasi presto; it is dedicated to the violinist Pablo de Sarasate and belongs to Paderewski's early instrumental output.
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When was Paderewski's Violin Sonata in A minor, Op. 13 composed?
Ignacy Jan Paderewski composed the sonata in 1882. It is a chamber work for violin and piano, not a solo violin piece.
What are the movements in Paderewski's Violin Sonata, Op. 13?
The three movements are an Allegro con fantasia, an Intermezzo marked Andantino, and a Finale marked Allegro. The work therefore follows a compact three-part sonata design.
What instruments are needed to perform this sonata?
The score requires one violin and one piano. The piano is a full partner in the chamber texture rather than simple accompaniment.
Who wrote the Violin Sonata in A minor, Op. 13?
It was written by the Polish composer and pianist Ignacy Jan Paderewski. The work belongs to his early period and carries the opus number 13.
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