Miklós Rózsa’s Duo for Violin and Piano op. 7 was written in 1931, during his last year of study in Leipzig. In view of the four movements, the title “Sonata” would also be appropriate. The outer movements each represent a middle way of sonata form and rondo. Rózsa’s work with the contrasting thematic groups is more reminiscent of a variation movement, which is typical of the composer. The slow movement echoes the folk music of his native Hungary. He appreciated this kind of music, which is evident in many of his works. However, his compositions are merely based on the originals; direct quotations do not occur. Rózsa rather repaints the originals in a romantic, deeply expressive and powerful way.


CD:
Isabella Lippi (violin), John Novacek (piano)
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Bibliography:

Bally, Juliane: Miklós Rózsa. Ausbildung und kammermusikalisches Frühwerk als Basis für das filmmusikalische Schaffen am Beispiel Ben Hur, Saarbrücken: PFAU 2012, pp. 109-122.