Edition Breitkopf GLINKA - SONATE IN D-MOLL - ALTO ET PIANO
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Summary of This Score
Written between 1825 and 1828, the "Glinka Sonata for Viola and Piano" holds a unique place in Mikhail Glinka's oeuvre: an ambitious sonata conceived in the spirit of intimate chamber music, intended for domestic practice. The composer, who himself played viola and piano, sought a balanced writing between the two instruments, where the viola sings naturally while integrating into a close dialogue with the keyboard.
Left unfinished, this sonata is presented here in an edition completed by Vadim Borisovsky, who is also responsible for editing the viola part. To preserve musicological clarity and respect for the text, the sections completed by the editor are clearly identified by printing in small type. This choice facilitates the performer's work, allowing them to spot editorial additions at a glance while enjoying a coherent version playable both in concert and in audition.
Glinka considered this sonata the most successful of his compositions prior to Italy. It features a more direct, freer writing, without some of the Italianate mannerisms found in later chamber music pages. The result is a work of frank, elegant, and expressive character, which enriches the classical repertoire for viola and piano in a valuable way, both for violists seeking a sonata in the emerging Romantic style and for pianists desiring a true musical partnership.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Mikhail Glinka | Genre | classical score (chamber music) |
| Arranger | Vadim Borisovsky (completion and edition) | Pages | 44 |
| Instrumentation | viola and piano | ||
Questions frequently asked
What is the instrumentation of Glinka's Sonata in D minor?
The score is written for viola and piano, featuring a balanced musical relationship between the two parts.
Is Glinka's viola sonata complete?
The work, composed between 1825 and 1828, remains unfinished. The edition is completed by Vadim Borisovsky, who also edited the viola part. The added passages are printed in small print to be identifiable.
How many pages does this viola and piano score have?
This Breitkopf edition contains 44 pages.
Are the editor's additions distinguished in the score?
The sections completed by Vadim Borisovsky appear in small print. This presentation allows the completions to be directly identified within the musical text.
For which musical style is this Glinka sonata suited?
This sonata belongs to the classical repertoire and aligns with an emerging romantic language. The writing favors direct expression, featuring a singing viola and an intimate dialogue with the piano.
