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Sheet Music: ScorePiano sonata no. 1 / Carl Vine.by Carl Vine (1990)
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Drawing on the lithe beauty and contrapuntal elegance of the
Elliot Carter Piano Sonata (1946), the Piano Sonata by Carl Vine
is a work characterised by intense rhythmic drive and building up
layers of resonance. These layers are sometimes delicate and
modal, achieving a 'pointed' polyphony by the use of complex
cross-rhythm, at other times being granite-like in density,
creating waves of sound which propel the music irresistibly
towards its climax.
The scheme is similar to the Carter Sonata - two movements, with
the slow section built into and defining the faster portions of
the first movement. The second movement is based on a moto
perpetuo which soon gives way to a chorale-like section, based on
parallel fifths.
In discussing the work, Vine is reticent about offering
explanations for the compositional processes involved, feeling
that these are self-evident, and indeed the work is definitely
aurally 'accessible' on first hearing. However one of the main
concerns in this sonata is the inter-relationship between
disparate tempi, which is the undercurrent of the work and its
principle binding element.
Published by: Chester Music [CH61356] — 1 score (33p. -- A4 (portrait))
Difficulty: Advanced — AMEB Professional
Duration: 18 mins
Dedicated to Michael Kieran Harvey
Commissioned by Sydney Dance Company with funds provided by Australia Council. Performing Arts Board.
First performance by Michael Kieran Harvey — 23 Jun 91. Elm Street Hall, North Melbourne, Australia.
Typeset edition.
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This work is also available in the following products:
CD: Storm sight / Michael Kieran Harvey.
CD: Inspired 20th century piano music / [performed by] Michael Kieran Harvey.
CD: Body of work : a retrospective.
CD: Chamber music, volume one / Carl Vine.
CD: Tensile flame : Michael Kieran Harvey piano collection.
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Analysis & Media
- Video: Piano Sonata (1990) First Movement
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