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Sonatina

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Sonatina 

a short and technically simpler sonata; that is, a cyclic work in which the first movement is in sonata form. Sonatinas may also have single-movement forms. Sonatinas are often used for teaching purposes, for example, those of Clementi, Mozart, and Beethoven. In the 20th century, sonatinas have also been written as artistic works of value in and of themselves. They exhibit the characteristics of the sonata of the classical period, for example, Ravel’s Sonatina for Piano. In the 19th century the term “sonatina” was often used to designate a work in sonata form without development.



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The truth is, nothing in our profession is really supporting this minimalist attitude as I am faced with one more Sonatina Festival and a student composition competition just in the next month.
The Dvorak Violin Concerto is given a ravishing performance, and the beautiful tone he obtains from his violin is revealed once again in the Sonata and Sonatina which complete the programme.
Igor Frantisak is partnered here by the Ostrava pianist Eliska Novotna and we should add that this is not their debut album as a duo--seven years ago they made an excellent recording of Martinfi's Clarinet Sonatina for the Slovart Records label.
 
 
 
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