Two Fragments for Violin Sonata op. 24, Biamonti 230 (1800)

Two Fragments for Violin Sonata op. 24, Biamonti 230 (1800)
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Author: Mark S. Zimmer
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Two Fragments for Violin Sonata op. 24, Biamonti 230 (1800) These two fragments, in F and D major respectively, are found in the middle of page 20 of the Landsberg 7 sketchbook, presently held by the Berlin Staatsbibliothek Musikabteilung. The first, in F and 3/4 time appears to belong to the second movement. The second fragment mildly resembles the theme of the Finale of the violin sonata (which is sketched immediately below) and may be an idea for an adventurous chromatic section of the Finale that was not used. Here we may see another example of Beethoven being more bold in his sketches than in his finished works.

Opus: 24
Biamonti: 230


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