Violin sonata in A major (HWV 361)

The Violin sonata in A major (HWV 361) was composed (c. 1725–26) by George Frideric Handel for violin and basso continuo. The work is also referred to as Opus 1 No. 3, and was first published in 1732 by Walsh. Other catalogues of Handel's music have referred to the work as HG xxvii,12; and HHA iv/4,2.[1]

Both the Walsh edition and the Chrysander edition indicate that the work is for violin, and published it as Sonata III.

Movements

The work consists of four movements:

Movement Type Key signature Time signature Bars Notes
1 Andante A major 4
4 		22 Concludes with a brief adagio and an E major chord.
2 Allegro A major 4
4 		52 Concludes with an A major chord on a perfect cadence.
3 Adagio F♯ minor 4
4 		5
4 Allegro A major 12
8 		36 Two sections (16 and 20 bars)—each with repeat markings. Second section starts in E major.

(Movements do not contain repeat markings unless indicated. The number of bars is taken from the Chrysander edition, and is the raw number in the manuscript—not including repeat markings.)

See also

References

  1. ^ Hicks, Anthony (2001). "Handel, George Frideric". In Sadie, Stanley; Tyrrell, John (eds.). The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. Vol. x (2nd ed.). London: Macmillan. p. 802.


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