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Joseph Mayseder
Violin Sonata No.2 in e minor, Op.42
Joseph Mayseder's second violin sonata dates from 1823 It is the last of three he wrote, the earliest was not given a number, and it is the only one that received regular performances, often by famous violinists such Heinrich Ernst. The first movement, Allegro, begins as dark hued kind of sad waltz. As the movement progressed, the mood becomes more turbulent and exciting. The middle movement, Adagio, starts with the piano playing the theme of the violin's long series of trills. Finally, a highly romantic theme is enunciated by the violin and several dramatic climaxes follow. The finale, also an Allegro, begins almost as a two-step march, it is full lyricism and forward motion.
Joseph Mayseder (1789-1863) was born in Vienna. He began to study the violin at an early age and was quickly recognized as a child prodigy and was therefore turned over to the most famous violinists and teachers then in Vienna, Paul and Anton Wranitzky and Ignaz Schuppanzigh. He also studied composition with Emanuel Aloys Förster. At the age of 21, he was appointed concertmaster of the Vienna Court Opera and subsequently was appointed soloist of the K. und K. (Royal and Imperial) orchestra, which he later conducted. He was not only considered one of the finest violin soloists of his day, but also chaired Vienna’s leading string quartet. In addition to this, he was a respected composer, mainly of chamber music, whose works achieved great popularity not only in his lifetime but right up until the First World War. He was a sought after teacher and the famous soloist Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst numbered among his students.
This sonata is an important example of the romantic style of the Viennese Biedermeier period by one of the leading violinists of the time. It fine addtion to the literature and would make an excellent recital choice.
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