Music Resource Item Type Metadata
Composer
Genzmer, Harald (1909-2007).
Gender
Male
Work
Sonata. Frankfurt: Peters.
I Largo, Presto, Largo
II Vivace
III Andante tranquillo
IV Allegro molto
I Largo, Presto, Largo
II Vivace
III Andante tranquillo
IV Allegro molto
Duration
10 minutes
Description
The compositional style is pitch-centric and reminiscent of Hindemith. The ternary first movement features expansion and development of a short motive. The intervals are quite large, creating the shape of a very high and (as the motive is expanded) gradually widening arch. The second movement is a scherzo and trio. The third movement is reminiscent of the first, once again with a peculiar high arching motive. The ternary finale is perhaps the most Himdemithian of the movements. This piece is challenging to play, requiring technical agility up to C5 as well as interpretative skill with the angular, yet lyrical, lines of the slow movements.
Discography
Thorofon CTH 2503 (CD) Dag Jensen