Violin Sonata No.2, Op.7 (Davies, Walford)

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Work Title Violin Sonata No.2
Alternative. Title
Composer Davies, Walford
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.7
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IWD 21
Key D minor
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements:
  1. Allegro energico
  2. Allegretto semplice (A major)
  3. A Burden. Andantino espressivo
  4. Allegro tranquillo
First Performance. 1896 possibly, Queen's Small Hall, London, played by Charles Jacoby
First Publication. 1900
Average DurationAvg. Duration 18 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Violin, piano
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A Burden is more or less synonymous with a passacaglia/chaconne/ostinato, or the theme of one. A sonata in D minor by Davies - this one? - was introduced in one of two concerts in 1896 (October 27, November 5) by Jacoby. (This may have been the London premiere of the work, not the world premiere.)