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Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 28
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By Adrian Erik Horvath. Composed by Jean-Baptiste Bréval. Arranged by Adrian Erik Horvath. This edition: pdf, streaming. Classical. Score and individual part. 54 pages. Adrian Erik Horvath #806088. Published by Adrian Erik Horvath (A0.1207963).Jean-Baptiste Bréval’s Sonata No. 1 in D Major is a three-movement Classical work distinguished by clarity of form, elegant melodic writing, and balanced proportions. Set in the bright key of D major, the sonata reflects the transparency and refinement typical of late eighteenth-century chamber music.
The first movement (Allegro) establishes an energetic and confident character. Clearly structured phrases and well-defined cadences create architectural stability, while the solo instrument presents the thematic material with precision and expressive control. The piano accompaniment provides harmonic grounding and rhythmic clarity, forming a poised and balanced chamber dialogue.
The second movement (Rondo) introduces a lighter, more animated spirit. The recurring principal theme ensures formal cohesion, while contrasting episodes bring variety and dynamic nuance. The movement rewards crisp articulation and forward momentum, maintaining elegance without sacrificing vitality.
Unusually, the sonata concludes not with a virtuosic rondo, but with a Minuet as its final movement. This choice gives the work a graceful and stylistically refined close. The measured pulse, symmetrical phrasing, and dance-derived character emphasize Classical poise and balance. Rather than ending in overt brilliance, the sonata finishes with cultivated elegance — a controlled and dignified conclusion in D major.
Prepared for solo instrument with piano accompaniment, this edition offers practical flexibility through optional transposed parts, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of instruments. The sonata is well suited for recital performance, examinations, and advanced study, rewarding stylistic awareness and refined Classical phrasing.
Parts:
Piano
Solo in C (T.C.) (high)
Solo in C (T.C.) (low)
Solo in Bb (T.C.)
Solo in F (T.C.) (high)
Solo in F (T.C.) (low)
Solo in Eb (T.C.) (high)
Solo in Eb (T.C.) (low)
Solo in C (Tenor Clef)
Solo in C (B.C.) (high)
Solo in C (B.C.) (low)
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