Violin Sonata, Op.31 No.2 (Hindemith, Paul)

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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Mainz: B. Schott's Söhne, No.1902, 1924. Plate 31152.
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Publisher. Info. Mainz: B. Schott's Söhne, 1924.
Paul Hindemith: Sämtliche Werke, Band V,5 (PHA 505):
Streicherkammermusik II
 (pp.93-100)

Mainz: B. Schott’s Söhne, 1993. Plate B.S.S. 43644.
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General Information

Work Title Violin Sonata
Alternative. Title Sonate fĂĽr Violine solo ; ""… Es ist so schönes Wetter drauĂźen…"
Composer Hindemith, Paul
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.31 No.2
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IPH 179
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements:
  1. Leicht bewegte Viertel
  2. Ruhig bewegte Achtel
  3. Gemächliche Viertel
  4. Fünf Variationen über das Lied „Komm, lieber Mai“ v. Mozart
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1924-04-07 on the train between Hannover and Frankfurt
First Performance. 1927-01 in Köln
Walter Caspar, violin
First Publication. 1924 – Mainz: Schott
Dedication Walter Caspar
Average DurationAvg. Duration 7-10 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Modern
Piece Style Modern
Instrumentation violin
External Links Hindemith Foundation

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  • First Performance unlikely that this work was first played in public almost three years after its publication.
  • Referred to as Op. 31 No. 4 prior to publication. First page of the score has motto "...Es ist so schönes Wetter drauĂźen..."
-Hindemith: A Research and Information Guide