Violin Sonata in f-sharp minor, Op. 112

Composer: BONIS, Mélanie Hélène
  • Written in 1914, Bonis’ sonata for violin and piano consists of four movements:
    1. Moderato
    2. Presto
    3. Lento
    4. Finale con moto
  • Bonis dedicated the piece to Madeleine et Simone Filon, who were cousins of the composer.1
  • Listen for – the theme of the third movement, “Lento,” is based on a Greek folk tune.2

Sources

  1. “Violin Sonata, Op.112 (Bonis, Mel),” IMSLP, accessed August 12, 2025, https://imslp.org/wiki/Violin_Sonata,_Op.112_(Bonis,_Mel).
  2. Elena Urioste, “Sentimental Work: Elena Urioste on Mel Bonis’s Violin Sonata,” The Strad (2024), accessed August 12, 2025, https://www.thestrad.com/for-subscribers/sentimental-work-elena-urioste-on-mel-boniss-violin-sonata/17771.article.

Cut IDs

27197