Willem Pijper - Piano Sonata (1930)

[TiaEdwina]

Terrific piece in a very compelling performance. Glad to hear it!

[Temptezt]

What exactly is the "germ cell technique" or where could I find information about this?

[perry1559]

Where did you find the score?

[pianodan10]

This is great! What a gem.

[ttle18]

Pijper is a wonderful composer. I recently made a sight reading of his solo violin sonata and his harmonic writing adnd rhythmic verve come through in an astonishing manner. However much I like his music, I can understand why some do not feel close to it. Superficially, its quicksilver quality can appear to be objective to the point of coldness. This is not my own opinion - I find his music very lively and sensitive - but it may not stir all listeners as deeply as some other major composers.

[colourmegone]

Thanks for posting this. First time I've heard it, enjoyed it very much.

[addeex1]

What, haha his name was "Pijper" :O

[wwwGKwebIT]

Beautiful piece and interpretation. I wonder why modern Dutch composers are almost never performed in Italy. I would perform some of this repertoire gladly.

[Crudblud89]

Superb work, now I just have to go through the rigmarole of trying to find a collection of his works.

[postaleatoric]

I've started work on this sonata several times over the years, but have always put it down before finishing. This attractive performance will inspire me to get it out again.

[IlDottoreFaustus]

I like the this interpretation, rather wise and cunning but still elegant.

[jre58591]

Yeah, that is why I like Brautigam so much. I really like his style.

[morvensky]

I did not like it, thanks anyway.

[jre58591]

Why not? I think it is a great piece.

[morvensky]

I to think it is a great piece, but it does not appeal to me.

[jre58591]

Well, I would like to know the reason why it does not appeal to you. You can't just express an opinion and not have a reason for it.

[morvensky]

Well the "germ cell technique" bothers me for it that harmony repeats many times, and some parts are to chromatic.

[Arfat]

@jre58591 contrary to scholarly classical opinion, dissonance does not sound good.

[jre58591]

@Arfat It also depends on what your definition of dissonance is. Absolute and baseless statements like yours are not going to be taken seriously.

[Arfat]

@jre58591 beauty is not subjective.

[jre58591]

@Arfat Sorry, but beauty is extremely subjective. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder."

[HillaryClinton]

Great piece.

btw, what is this "germ cell technique" you mentioned in the description?

[rgrybra]

Thank you!

[texasinger2]

Interesting...I would love to play this piece someday :D.

[driemaaldrommels]

fantastic!!

[doormatttttttt]

fantastic! I would like very much to see someone actually play it..

[jre58591]

You can read more about it on Wikipedia under "Willem Pijper". The "germ" of the piece, which is the first chord of the piece, and the entire piece is derived from that initial "germ".