Josef Mysliveček (1737-1781)

Nationality: Bohemian | Czech

Born: March 9, 1737, Prague Died: February 4, 1781, Rome (age 43)

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Sonata in E-flat major, No. 1

(for pianoforte (or harpsichord) and violin)

		I.	Allegro
		II.	Andante
		III.	Menuetto

Composed: 1775 (age 37-38)

Note: Six Sonatas for the Piano Forte or Harpsichord with an Accompaniment for a Violin

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glossary

accompanied sonata—A unique genre of chamber music (c. 1735-1835, Newman) written primarily for keyboard (harpsichord or piano) with optional (ad libitum) or relatively basic (doubling keyboard part or independent but simple parts) "accompaniment" by such instruments as violin, flute, cello, etc. Originally intended for skilled keyboardist optionally joined by Royal, domestic or otherwise amateur players. Often designated by titles like "Sonata en trio" or "en quatuor" with "ad libitum" or inferred by time period and the nature of the parts. Distinguished from older sonatas using basso continuo, those using terms like "obbligato" or "true" chamber music from the Classical era forward.
allegro [I]—fast, lively tempo. From the Italian word for cheerful or gay.
andante [I]—moderately slow tempo (e.g. walking). Faster than adagio but slower than allegretto
chamber music, Kammermusik [G], musique de chambre [F], musica da camera [I], musica cameralis [L]—"Classical Music" for a small ensemble, generally 8 or fewer players with a canonical emphasis on 3-6 players. explore
minuet, menuet [F], Menuett [G], menuetto [I], minuetto [I]—A graceful, courtly French dance of the Baroque and Classical period with a triple meter and a moderate tempo.It was introduced at the court of Louis XIV. In classical forms such as the symphony or chamber music, the minuet evolved into the more vigorous scherzo.
sonata, sonate, suonato—a complicated term. Originally, "sounded" rather than "sung" (sonar vs. cantar), e.g. instrumental music. According to historical period, sonata began to imply a formal plan of movements as well as the structure within a single movement, e.g. sonata form. In general usage as a work title, it designates a multi-movement piece for solo or duo instruments with one of the instruments enjoying a feature role.
violin sonata—a multi-movement work for violin and keyboard (or continuo) though there are sonatas for solo violin as well as sonatas in a single movement. While the violin would seem to be the featured instrument, many sonatas starting with the classical period find the piano to be an equal partner in the sense of a chamber work for two players.