Franck - Sonata in A major for violin and piano (Henle)
Sweeping lyricism and cyclic grandeur define this cornerstone of the violin repertoire by César Franck. The Violin Sonata in A major blends passionate Romantic intensity with structural unity, weaving recurring themes across its four movements in a masterful display of cohesion and expressive depth. From its tender opening to the radiant, canon-like finale, the sonata remains one of the most beloved and frequently performed works for violin and piano. This distinguished Henle Urtext edition, edited by Monica Steegmann, includes violin fingering by Yehudi Menuhin and piano fingering by Hephzibah Menuhin, offering authoritative guidance for performers. Presented in paperbound format (Urtext Edition, MK), it provides clarity, reliability, and exceptional engraving quality.
Key Features:
- Landmark Romantic violin sonata
- Cyclic structure with thematic unity
- Urtext edition edited by Monica Steegmann
- Violin fingering by Yehudi Menuhin
- Piano fingering by Hephzibah Menuhin
- High-quality Henle paperbound edition (MK)