Almost Brahmsian in its scope, the Sonata No. 1 in D minor, Op. 75, by Camille Saint-Saens, is a Romantic tour de force for violin and piano duo. Its structure is unconventional: there are four movements, but they are grouped into two larger "movements" or sections. Within these larger sections, the movements elide (connect without a break). As one might expect from a pianist-composer like Saint-Saens, the piano part is not a mere accompaniment, but is a substantial and equal partner to that of the violin.

This edition contains editorial markings by Zino Francescatti. Published by the International Music Company.

Difficulty: A5