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Masterclass: Grieg Violin Sonata no.3 in C minor, op.45, first movement

2026-07-24T07:05:00

EY_3169-1 Je Won Kim

Esther Yoo guides violinists through a movement of turbulence and tenderness in a work that requires complete technical command

This piece was composed in 1887 and is, in my opinion, one of Grieg’s greatest chamber works. It came at a time when he was feeling insecure about some of his earlier compositions. Grieg was consistently inspired by Norwegian folklore and traditional melodies, often incorporating these0s elements into his music. In this sonata, he sought not only to retain those folk influences but also to use them to convey a deeper and more sombre emotional character…

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