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Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major, Op. 24

“Spring”180123 min

This guide follows Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major, Op. 24 “Spring” (1801) in four parts: Allegro (sonata form), Adagio molto espressivo (theme and variations), Scherzo. Allegro molto (minuet and trio) and Rondo. Allegro ma non troppo (rondo).

Recording: Joshua Bell (violin), Emanuel Ax (piano) (2022)

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Follow all 25 sections as they play

  1. I · Sonata form
  2. II · Theme and variations
  3. III. · Minuet and trio
  4. IV. · Rondo
ISonata form0:02–9:42

The violin sings the broad, relaxed melody that probably inspired the nickname, over flowing piano figures, and then the roles reverse. This trading of the lead continues throughout the . A leads to the . Then come the , the and a .

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  2. :
II Theme and variations10:01–15:40
III. Minuet and trio15:45–17:08
IV. Rondo17:10–23:26

Section boundaries in music are not always sharp; a transition may be felt over a pause or a held chord.

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