Sonata in A by Franck & Sonata No 1 by Faure (Dover)

Two pillars of the French Romantic violin repertoire come together in this distinguished dual-sonata volume, pairing masterworks of elegance, innovation, and enduring artistry. The Violin Sonata in A major by César Franck, written in 1886 as a wedding gift for the great violinist Eugène Ysaÿe, blends Classical structural clarity with rich harmonic language and sweeping, memorable melodies. Ysaÿe’s lifelong devotion to the sonata—keeping it in his repertoire for forty years—attests to its brilliance and depth. Complementing it is the Violin Sonata No. 1 in A major, Op. 13 by Gabriel Fauré, completed in 1876 and marking his debut in chamber music. Dedicated to violinist Paul Viardot and premiered with Fauré at the piano, the sonata is celebrated for its innovative spirit, refined elegance, and intricate yet transparent writing. This Dover edition faithfully reproduces the authoritative Breitkopf & Härtel editions, offering performers a reliable and historically respected source.

Key Features:

• Includes two major French Romantic violin sonatas
• Franck’s Sonata in A major (1886), written for Eugène Ysaÿe
• Fauré’s Sonata No. 1 (1876), his chamber music debut
• Innovative harmony with Classical structural clarity
• Rich, expressive writing for violin and piano
• Dover edition reproduced from Breitkopf & Härtel originals