Willem Pijper - Piano Sonata (1930)

WITH SCORE

Ronald Brautigam, Piano

This is a marvelous, yet brief, work written by an important but relatively little known Dutch composer. This piece uses the "germ cell technique" which Stravinsky utilizes in several of his works, and which Pijper also used in his mature works. I have provided the score for your viewing pleasure (hopefully the first of many uploads to come with the score). Enjoy!

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Music

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• willem
• pijper
• piano
• sonata
• 1930
• stravinsky
• germ
• cell

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

[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.

[TiaEdwina]

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

[jre58591]

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

[Arfat]

@jre58591 beauty is not subjective.

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

[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.