Henle Verlag Grieg E. - Violin Sonata C Minor Op. 45
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Essential Information About This Score
Essential Information About This Score
- A major work of the Romantic repertoire: Grieg's Violin Sonata, ideal for enriching a recital program.
- Demanding and expressive chamber music writing, designed for a true dialogue between violin and piano.
- Edition with a hardcover binding, practical for regular study at the music stand and preservation in a library.
- Musicological editorial work by Egon Voss, ensuring a reliable and structured reading of the work.
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Summary of This Score
This score presents the Violin Sonata in C minor op. 45, a major work by Edvard Grieg for violin and piano. Conceived as a genuine chamber music piece, it emphasizes the balance of roles: the violin unfolds an incisive and lyrical melody, while the piano provides harmonic support, rhythmic relief, and orchestral colors. Together, they create a rich dramatic fabric, with marked contrasts between tension, cantabile, and virtuosic outbursts.
Throughout the pages, the performer will find a writing very characteristic of Grieg, where the clarity of motifs, the energy of accents, and the subtlety of nuances serve an intensely narrative expression. Duo work is central here: precision of attacks, shared breathing, management of sound layers, and articulation of dialogues are essential to bring the sonata to life. Thanks to its carefully presented hardcover binding, this edition is suitable both for musicians preparing for concerts and for teachers seeking a lasting reference for the violin/piano repertoire.
The musicological edition is established by Egon Voss, offering a rigorous editorial approach designed to facilitate study: clear markers, reading continuity, and layout adapted to the needs of technical work as well as interpretation. An indispensable score for anyone wishing to approach an emblematic sonata by Grieg, both dense, expressive, and deeply musical.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Grieg, Edvard | Instrumentation | Violin and Piano |
| Edition | Voss, Egon (musicological editor) | ||
Questions frequently asked
What instrumentation is planned for Grieg's Violin Sonata in C minor op. 45?
This edition is designed for violin and piano, in accordance with the indicated instrumentation "Violin and Piano."
Does this score contain only the violin part?
The work is presented as a chamber music piece for violin and piano. The piano provides harmonic support, rhythmic emphasis, and orchestral colors. The dialogue between the two instruments is therefore a central element of the sonata.
What is the musical level of Grieg's sonata op. 45?
The writing of opus 45 includes contrasts between tension, cantabile, and virtuosic passages. Particular attention is required for attacks, articulation, and the management of sound layers in the duo.
Who established the Henle edition of the Sonata for violin op. 45?
The musicological edition was prepared by Egon Voss. It offers clear references and a layout suitable for both study and performance.
Is the Grieg op. 45 score suitable for concert preparation?
The hardcover binding and neat presentation meet the needs of concert work and violin-piano repertoire teaching.



