CONTEMPORARY VIOLIN SONATA
modern violin sonata
This page features a diverse collection of contemporary violin repertoire and new music for violin and piano. The collection highlights the modern violin sonata and other compelling violin and piano duet compositions.
Duration:
18 minutes
Instrumentation:
violin and piano
Year Composed:
2004
Premiere Performance:
Boston, MA, USA
2004
Annegret Klaua, violin
Margaret Cheng-Tuttle, piano
About Violin Sonata
Violin Sonata is an 18‑minute work for violin and piano, composed in 2004 and premiered in Boston by Annegret Klaua and Margaret Cheng‑Tuttle. The piece is structured in three movements — fast, slow, fast — creating a compact arc of energy, lyricism, and renewed momentum. Each movement contrasts character and pacing while maintaining a clear, cohesive musical line between violin and piano.
For the Performers
Level: Professional violin–piano duos; advanced conservatory players.
Programming: A strong contemporary addition to violin‑and‑piano recitals, especially programs seeking a modern sonata with a clear three‑movement design.