Violin Sonata

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Motivated by the outbreak of WWI, Janacek began writing this in 1914 but didn't complete the final version until 1922. Listen for the excited violin solo that begins the piece and the frantic muted violin in the last movement. Composer: Leoš Janáček Performer: Veronika Eberle (Violin) Performer: Oliver Schnyder (Piano) Recording date: 27 October 2010 Date of broadcast: 23 February 2011