The first one composed by Brahms is based on a theme of three dotted D's, and is in G major.
One of these pieces by Max Reger includes notes that spell the German words for sheep and monkey in order to mock his critics. Heinrich Franz von Biber pioneered the use of scordatura in fifteen of these pieces based the life of Jesus, which are known as the "Rosary" or "Mystery" ones. One of these pieces by Arcangelo Corelli consists of variations on "La Folia," and is the twelfth and final piece in his opus 5. Cesar Franck wrote one in A major to celebrate the wedding of Eugene Ysaye. The first one composed by Brahms is based on a theme of three dotted D's, and is in G major. Beethoven composed ten of them, including one in F major nicknamed "Spring." The standard repertoire of these pieces includes the ones that J. S. Bach paired with partitas. For ten points, name these pieces that showcase a solo string instrument.
One of these pieces by Max Reger includes notes that spell the German words for sheep and monkey in order to mock his critics.
violin sonatas [or sonatas for violin and piano]