Beethoven Sonata for piano and violin No.3 3rd movement
Violin Ririko Takagi
Instruments used: Stradivarius "Lord Borwick" (1702)
Piano Akiko Mimata
December 13, 2021
Machida Civic Forum Hall, Tokyo, Japan
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) wrote 10 violin sonatas, but this Sonata No. 3 is an early violin sonata that Beethoven composed around the age of 27-28. The first to the third were written at once at the same time. Among them, No. 2 is said to have been completed first. These three violin sonatas are dedicated to his teacher, Salieri, who taught him to compose. (Salieri became famous for allegedly poisoning Mozart in the movie "Amadeus". I don't know if it's true or not, but it gave me a shocking feeling...) Piano sonata with melody", and the piano plays an important role. Among them, the composition of No. 3, which was written at the end, skillfully contrasts the themes and expands the range of expression. The E-flat major used in this piece is a difficult tonality that leaves no resonance for violin players. However, because of this, a sound with a soft connotation is born, and a rich emotional expression is possible.
The third movement (final movement) is a rhythmic and fast movement.
It is a movement with very intense changes in facial expressions, but it has a cute impression.
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