Violin Sonata, Op. 4 (Mendelssohn)

Violin Sonata, Op. 4 (Mendelssohn)

The Violin Sonata in F minor, Op. 4, for violin and piano was composed by Felix Mendelssohn in 1825 and is the only one to carry an opus number. Mendelssohn composed two other violin sonatas, both in F major, that are without opus numbers.

Movements

The work has three movements:

# Adagio - Allegro moderato
# Poco adagio
# Allegro agitato

A typical performance lasts about 22 minutes.


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