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Turina's Violin Sonata No. 1, Op. 51, is a 1929 work for violin and piano from his mature chamber catalog, before the 1934 Sonata española.
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When did Joaquín Turina write Violin Sonata No. 1, Op. 51?
Turina’s Violin Sonata No. 1, Op. 51, dates from 1929. It comes from his mature period of chamber writing.
What instruments perform Turina’s Violin Sonata No. 1?
The work is scored for violin and piano. The piano has a substantial role, supporting the violin with Spanish-influenced rhythm, color, and harmonic detail.
Is Op. 51 the same work as Turina’s Sonata española?
No. Op. 51 is Violin Sonata No. 1, while Sonata española is a later work from 1934, commonly identified as Op. 82.
What makes this sonata recognizably Spanish?
Turina brings Spanish character through dance-like rhythms, changes of accent, and melodic turns rather than by quoting one simple folk tune. The result is a concert sonata that still reflects his Andalusian musical identity.
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