G. Henle Verlag Bohemian Violin Sonatas, Volume II - Gerlach/Pikova - Violin/Piano - Book

Composer: Various
Editors: Sonja Gerlach, Zdenka Pikova
Format: Softcover
Instrumentation: Violin and Piano

The names of the composers included here read like a "Who's Who" of the heyday of Bohemian musicians and composers from the 18th and beginning of the 19th century. They include F. Benda, J. Stamitz, J. L. Dussek and J. B. Vanhal, in their time names that were known throughout Europe, and who predominantly worked at noteworthy courts in different countries. Today their music is largely overshadowed by that of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Yet the Bohemians particularly excelled as far as the violin sonata was concerned. This G. Henle Verlag two volume edition will provide the curious (and indeed already quite advanced) violinist with a colourful bouquet of worthwhile discoveries.

Contents:

• Johann Ladislaus Dussek: Violin Sonata B flat major op. 69,1
• Joseph Mysliweczek: Violin Sonata D major
• Joseph Anton Steffan: Violin Sonata B flat majeur (First Edition)
• Johann Baptist Vanhal: Violin Sonata d minor op. 43,3