Sonata for Viola and Piano
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Sonata for Viola and Piano is a prominent 20th-century chamber work by Paul Hindemith that showcases his characteristic modernist style and deep affinity for the viola.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Sonata for Viola and Piano canonical | 1 |
| Sonata for Viola and Piano (Hindemith) | 1 |
| Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op. 11 No. 4 | 1 |
| viola sonata | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Sonata for Viola and Piano Context triple: [Paul Hindemith, notableWork, Sonata for Viola and Piano]
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A.
Suite for Viola and Piano
Suite for Viola and Piano is a major 1919 chamber work by composer Ernest Bloch, celebrated for its expressive depth and prominent place in the viola repertoire.
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B.
Sonata for Solo Viola, Op. 25 No. 1
Sonata for Solo Viola, Op. 25 No. 1 is a pioneering 1922 work for unaccompanied viola by Paul Hindemith, noted for its virtuosic demands, modernist language, and central place in the solo viola repertoire.
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C.
Violin Sonata No. 9
Violin Sonata No. 9, commonly known as the "Kreutzer" Sonata, is one of Ludwig van Beethoven’s most celebrated and technically demanding works for violin and piano.
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D.
Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108
Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108 is a late Romantic violin and piano sonata by Johannes Brahms, noted for its dramatic intensity, virtuosic writing, and rich lyrical themes.
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E.
Sonata for Oboe and Piano
Sonata for Oboe and Piano is a lyrical and expressive chamber work by French composer Francis Poulenc, noted for its poignant melodies and neoclassical clarity.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Sonata for Viola and Piano Target entity description: Sonata for Viola and Piano is a prominent 20th-century chamber work by Paul Hindemith that showcases his characteristic modernist style and deep affinity for the viola.
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A.
Suite for Viola and Piano
Suite for Viola and Piano is a major 1919 chamber work by composer Ernest Bloch, celebrated for its expressive depth and prominent place in the viola repertoire.
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B.
Sonata for Solo Viola, Op. 25 No. 1
Sonata for Solo Viola, Op. 25 No. 1 is a pioneering 1922 work for unaccompanied viola by Paul Hindemith, noted for its virtuosic demands, modernist language, and central place in the solo viola repertoire.
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C.
Violin Sonata No. 9
Violin Sonata No. 9, commonly known as the "Kreutzer" Sonata, is one of Ludwig van Beethoven’s most celebrated and technically demanding works for violin and piano.
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D.
Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108
Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108 is a late Romantic violin and piano sonata by Johannes Brahms, noted for its dramatic intensity, virtuosic writing, and rich lyrical themes.
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E.
Sonata for Oboe and Piano
Sonata for Oboe and Piano is a lyrical and expressive chamber work by French composer Francis Poulenc, noted for its poignant melodies and neoclassical clarity.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
chamber music work
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musical composition ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
20th-century classical music
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German classical music ⓘ |
| catalogueStatus | part of Hindemith's viola sonata output ⓘ |
| century | 20th century ⓘ |
| composer | Paul Hindemith ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Germany ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | viola as a solo instrument ⓘ |
| employsHarmony | extended tonality ⓘ |
| employsRhythm | rhythmic complexity ⓘ |
| employsTexture | contrapuntal writing ⓘ |
| genre |
chamber music
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sonata ⓘ |
| hasKey | various keys in different movements ⓘ |
| hasPart |
piano part
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viola part ⓘ |
| hasReception |
considered an important work in the viola repertoire
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frequently programmed by professional violists ⓘ |
| influencedBy | early 20th-century modernism ⓘ |
| instrumentationDetail | duo for viola and piano ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | none (instrumental) ⓘ |
| movementCount | multiple movements ⓘ |
| notableFor |
characteristic Hindemith harmonic language
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prominent 20th-century chamber repertoire ⓘ showcasing Paul Hindemith's affinity for the viola ⓘ |
| performancePractice |
requires advanced piano technique
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requires advanced viola technique ⓘ |
| period | modern era ⓘ |
| relatedWorkByComposer | other viola sonatas by Paul Hindemith ⓘ |
| scoredFor |
piano
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viola ⓘ |
| style | modernist ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
classical music listeners
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classical music performers ⓘ |
| typicalDuration | approximately 15–25 minutes ⓘ |
| typicalPerformanceContext |
chamber music concert
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recital ⓘ |
| usesForm | sonata form elements ⓘ |
| workType |
viola sonata
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linked to:
Sonata for Viola and Piano
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| writtenForPerformerType |
pianist
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violist ⓘ |
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Subject: Sonata for Viola and Piano Description of subject: Sonata for Viola and Piano is a prominent 20th-century chamber work by Paul Hindemith that showcases his characteristic modernist style and deep affinity for the viola.
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Sonata for Solo Viola, Op. 25 No. 1
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relatedWorkByComposer
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Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op. 11 No. 4
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linked to: Sonata for Viola and Piano
linked to: Sonata for Viola and Piano
linked to: Sonata for Viola and Piano