Horn Sonata No. 1 (Danzi)
The Horn Sonata in E-flat major, Op. 28 is a composition by Franz Danzi published by Breitkopf & Härtel in 1804.[1]
Background[edit]
The precise circumstances which led to the composition of the sonata are not known, but it believed to have been inspired by the success of Beethoven's Horn Sonata, Op. 17.[1] While no specified player has been identified, Tatum in his thesis noted that Danzi had composed many works for Carl Türrschmidt, a virtuoso noted for his ability to exploit the low end of the horn's range and that the sonata contains several passages designed to exploit the lower notes of the horn.[2]
Instrumentation[edit]
When published as the Sonate pour le Piano-Forte avec accompagnement d'un Cor ou Violoncelle, the horn intended was the natural horn. In modern performances a valve horn is often used.
As the original title suggests, the piano is the dominant instrument, although the horn is not purely restricted to an accompanying role.[3]
Structure[edit]
The composition has three movements:
- Adagio - Allegro
- Larghetto
- Allegretto
A standard performance usually lasts 22–23 minutes.
References[edit]
- Notes
- ^ a b Humphries 1999, p. 3
- ^ Tatum 2010, p. 10
- ^ Tatum 2010, pp. 10–11
- Sources
- Humphries, John (1999). Danzi: Wind Quintets Op. 67, Nos. 1-3/Horn Sonata, Op. 28 (CD). Naxos Records. 8.553570. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
- Tatum, Bradley Alan (2010). Austro-German Classical Era Horn Works: A Study in Style and Performance Practice (PDF) (D. M. A). University of Maryland.
External links[edit]
- Horn Sonata in E-flat major, Op. 28: Scores at the International Music Score Library Project
- Christiansen, Kai (2015). "Horn Sonata, Op. 28". Earsense.org.
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