Bologne, Joseph Sonata No. 2 in A major
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A contemporary of (and perhaps an inspiration to) Mozart, Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, was a Classical period violinist, composer, and fencer. His three sonatas were written in 1770, and published in 1781 by LeDuc in Paris. The A major sonata has a substantial (though not textbook) sonata form first movement. Both instruments share the themes and the flash throughout. The second movement is a large ABA form, in which each section (Andantino/Allegro minore/Andantino) is a small ternary form in itself. This has led to many arguments as to whether the sonata has two or three movements. The violin has a short virtuosic outburst in the middle section. This is a true duo sonata, rare for that period, with an equally prominent violin part. Great fun to play, and mainly 1st-3rd position!
The recording below is an mp3 made from a 1990 recital cassette, which has degraded a bit. The sound is improved by using headphones. Live performance by Cora Cooper, violin and Scott Watkins, piano. The 2nd movement is beyond saving, and will be recorded in the near future!
Movement 1: Allegro
Movement 1: Allegro