J. Gruodis - Violin Sonata (1922)
Juozas Gruodis (1884--1948, Lithuanian composer, conductor, educator and professor)
SONATA in D minor for VIOLIN and PIANO (1922)
I. Allegro ma non troppo
II. Adagio quasi Andante
III. Scherzo. Allegro scherzando
IV. Finale. Allegro moderato
VIOLIN : Raimundas Katilius (1947 -- 2000)
PIANO : Larisa Lobkova
-- recorded from rare Stereo LP made in 1983 ---
(some translated information about this sonata, attention bad english :-) )
Especially valuable in Leipzig in 1922 . developed Violin Sonata in D minor - the first in the genre Lithuanian music. J. On the creative evolution of the violin sonata noted as the first large-scale piece , which has occurred consistently maintained a national style - all further basis for the composer . Lithuanian folk songs and melodies based on the specificities of the four parts of the sonata musical fabric.
The first part of the sonata ( Allegro ma non troppo ) is written in the traditional sonata form. It is as if the poem is full of romantic inspiration . Prevailing in this part of the character is determined by the major parties have theme - a slight piano introduction suskambanti excited violin melody free sequence developed by the three -stroke core. Adverse party theme composer used authentic Lithuanian folk song " My Dear Mother " melody. In the second part of a sonata ( Adagio quasi Andante ) juxtaposes two contrasting music videos : visionary - one of the outer parts of the form and playful - the secondary . First , the main theme of its broad kantilenine melody, lush harmonies alteracine - a typical example of neo-romantic style . with Lithuanian folk art characteristic features of this theme most associate her spirit - a low-key sense of deep lyrical expression. The third part - Scherzo ( Allegro scherzando ) revealed one of the most prominent and distinctive creative individuality December sides - elemental expression of rejoicing , healthy , rustic rude humor. Particular significance here gets beat - aggressive , volatile, restless , full of unexpected , playfully scattered highlights. After the first sonata of lyrical sensuality , reflection , and the second part of the third tranche of humor comes joyous festive finale ( Allegro moderato ) . The main theme of the composer chose an authentic contractual "I čiučiulis , I sleep " melody.