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It is hardly surprising that Mozart composed a number of sonatas for violin and piano – or rather, for piano with violin. In the duo sonatas that Mozart composed throughout his career, there is a …

Schubert began his eight pieces titled ‘Impromptu’ in the summer and autumn of 1827; they were completed by December. He issued the first two numbers of the series (in C minor and E-flat Major) in …

Beethoven composed five works for the relatively unusual form of string trio, violin, viola, and cello. His first two works in this form, opus 3 and opus 8, are in the character of divertimentos, popular …

Many years ago, when a young German composer approached the task of writing symphonies, it was impossible to work outside the shadow of Beethoven. Brahms himself summed up the problem by stating, “You will never …

Within the three movements of Franz Schubert’s “Arpeggione” Sonata in A minor, D. 821, are poignant melodies from the great master of the lieder set alongside sparkling virtuosic passages. The sonata is a satisfying piece …