Violin sonata in D major (HWV 371)
The Violin sonata in D major (HWV 371) was composed (circa 1749-50) by George Frideric Handel, for violin and keyboard (harpsichord). Other catalogues of Handel's music have referred to the work as HG xxvii,47; and HHA iv/4,28.[1]
This sonata represents Handel's last piece of chamber music. The piece was not published by Walsh. The designation Opus 1 No.13 was first made in the Chrysander edition.
A typical performance of the work takes about twelve minutes.
Movements
The work consists of four movements:
| Movement | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Affettuoso | |
| 2 | Allegro | |
| 3 | Larghetto | |
| 4 | Allegro | |
See also
- List of solo sonatas by George Frideric Handel
- XV Handel solo sonatas (publication by Chrysander)
References
- ↑ Anthony Hicks (2001). "Handel, George Frideric". In Sadie, Stanley; Tyrrell, John. The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians x (2 ed.). London: Macmillan. p. 801.