Difficulty of Violin-Piano Sonatas

[lizz93]

Hi folks,

For an upcoming concert I've been given the chance to look at some Violin-Piano  sonatas..but don't know where to start My accompanist, the violinist, plays at a high-level so it isn't that hard for him to study those pieces..

But depending on my level as a pianist-grade 7/8- he lets me choose instead...Could anyone give some suggestions?

Thanking you in advance for your support!
Lizz

[kevinr]

First, I like the way you refer to the violinist as "my accompanist". It's usually us pianists who get lumbered with that description! It's worther remembering that Beethoven's sonatas were labelled "For piano and violins", not the reverse. I even read somewhere that an early edition of the Kreuzter Sonata was headed "Sonata for piano, with violin obligato".

Some of the Moart sonatas maight suit, for example the ones around K300.

I particularly love the 2 movement  K302, especially the 2nd movement:

 

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[weissenberg2]

The Mozart is a good suggestion. Look at Grieg violin sonata no.3, it may be a little hard.

[richard black]

Look at Grieg violin sonata no.3, it may be a little hard.

Understatement of the week!

But most of the Mozart sonatas should be perfectly feasible, many of the Beethoven too with a little work.

[lizz93]

thank you all guys..those are indeed some good suggestions! Now I'll start screening them..and let you know!

Cheers!

[mikey6]

Understatement of the week!

Well if Rachmaninoff can handle it in that amazing recording, I'm sure there's no problem for anyone who chooses to tackle it.

Violinists have a huge repertoire.  Some of the Mozart are bloody difficult, make sure you check.  The emin makes a good starting point but is difficult for ensemble.
Schubert sonatina's or the Amaj sonata maybe?
I'm guessing thinks like the Franck, Strauss or Prokofiev would be out of your league?

[furtwaengler]

First, I like the way you refer to the violinist as "my accompanist". It's usually us pianists who get lumbered with that description!

I don't like it at all. Why knock servitude? Humility should be the pride of a pianist. 

[harmonica]

The Dvorak Sonatina opus 100 is great fun and not too difficult.
Schubert's Sonata (Duo) in A opus 162 is a good piece, but more advanced than the Sonatinas.