Lawrence Axelrod
Sonata breve
Lawrence Axelrod
Sonata breve
- Instrumentation Viola and Piano
- Composer Lawrence Axelrod
- Edition Score and Parts
- Publisher Pan Verlag
- Order no. PAN1116
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Description:
The three movements present different variations in which viola and piano can sound individually but also as a duo.
Lawrence Axelrod loves the viola, to which he dedicates this short sonata. Passages with recitative character alternate with those that fully exploit all possibilities of both instruments. A music that is equally interesting for listeners and performers.
The first movement contrasts bouncing figures with a more lyrical melody and a static but measured middle section. The second movement, 'Drones and Arpeggios', has a recitative-like section with minimal accompaniment and then simple ascending figures drawn from the piano chords. The recitative returns with the roles of the instruments swapped. The final movement is a strong, syncopated unison that develops into figures that jump from one instrument to the other. After a final rush, both instruments fade into their upper registers.
Lawrence Axelrod loves the viola, to which he dedicates this short sonata. Passages with recitative character alternate with those that fully exploit all possibilities of both instruments. A music that is equally interesting for listeners and performers.
The first movement contrasts bouncing figures with a more lyrical melody and a static but measured middle section. The second movement, 'Drones and Arpeggios', has a recitative-like section with minimal accompaniment and then simple ascending figures drawn from the piano chords. The recitative returns with the roles of the instruments swapped. The final movement is a strong, syncopated unison that develops into figures that jump from one instrument to the other. After a final rush, both instruments fade into their upper registers.