Description
Grieg's three violin sonatas are not equally well known, though the great C-minor Sonata, Op. 45 is the most famous today. However, the two earlier sonatas are equally captivating, with their joyful playability and fresh, youthful character. In fact, these earlier works can even be tackled by advanced students, as they pose somewhat lesser technical demands.
The G-major Violin Sonata, Op. 13, written in 1867, clearly reflects Grieg's enthusiasm for Norwegian folk music; the lively outer movements take the traditional "jumping dance" as their model. This edition consults not only Grieg's own 1887 revised second print, but also the autograph manuscript in Stockholm, ensuring an optimally ascertained musical text.
