The Sonata is contemporary, nevertheless, each piece makes musical 'sense' on first hearing. Although sometimes challenging, the piece is written with care to suit the character and technique of the instrument. The third movement is written 'in memory of Karen Carpenter'.
The Sonata was composed in 1986.
Terrific rendition here, Laura Gómez (piano) - Francisco José Gil (clarinet)
Contents
- I Allegro amabile
- II Allegro furioso
- III Andante
- IV Vivace
Listen to audio samples
I
II
III
IV
Video and online media
YouTube Video The whole Sonata, recorded by Francisco José Gil (clarinet) and Laura Gómez (piano). N.B. This imaginative performance uses a slightly older edition of the Sonata, most noticable in the final movement. In the Clifton Edition, Graham Lyons has made some small cuts in these places: * Bar 107 * Bar 134 * Bar 160
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