Sonata in E Major for violin and piano (1935) by Paul Hindemith
Published by Schott
Both as violist and composer, Paul Hindemith (1895-1963) was thoroughly involved with contemporary music--he was a leading exponent of New Objectivity and neoclassical styles, and was much in demand as a soloist, premiering, among other works, Walton's Viola Concerto. During the rise of fascism in Germany, he emigrated to the United States, where he became a much-respected pedagogue.
Hindemith has a strong musical legacy for string players, with several concertos and many more sonatas and other chamber music to his name. This Sonata in E Major dates from 1935, when Hindemith was under scrutiny and personal attack by the Nazi party. It combines the experimentation of his younger years with the developing elegance and austerity of his later years. For advanced players.
