Work Title
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Sonata for Viola and Piano
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Alternative. Title
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Name Translations
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Sonate pour alto et piano; Sonata for viola & piano
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Name Aliases
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Viola Sonata
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Authorities
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WorldCat; VIAF: 173995067; LCCN: no97082963; GND: 30039862X; NLA: 35528864
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Composer
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Bax, Arnold
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Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No.
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GP 251
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I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No.
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IAB 57
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Key
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G major
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Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's
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3 movements
- Molto moderato - Allegro
- Allegro energico, ma non troppo presto
- Molto lento - (Tempo of beginning of 1st Movement)
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Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp.
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1922 January
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First Performance.
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1922-11-17
- Lionel Tertis
- Arnold Bax
- Aeolian Hall, London
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First Publication.
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1923 – London: Murdoch, Murdoch & Co.
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Dedication
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Lionel Tertis
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Average DurationAvg. Duration
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25 minutes
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Composer Time PeriodComp. Period
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Early 20th century
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Piece Style
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Early 20th century
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Instrumentation
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viola, piano
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Discography
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All Music Guide
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External Links
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Baxworks site
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