Sonata for Viola and Piano (2006) by Ivan Sokolov

Karen Bentley Pollick and Ivan Sokolov perform Sonata for Viola and Piano by Ivan Sokolov at Lord of the Mountain Lutheran Church in Dillon, Colorado on November 6, 2011.

Allegro moderato -- Andante -- Allegro - Tempo Primo

Sonata for Viola and Piano (2006), along with the 2002 cello and 2005 violin sonatas, form a triad of works, united by a similar opening motive. The Viola Sonata can be seen as an interlude between the violin and cello sonatas - the midway point between the two other members of a string trio. This one-movement sonata is comprised of four sections resembling the construction of a sonata or symphony cycle. The agitated opening Allegro is followed by a nocturne; the impetuous finale is preceded by a short scherzo-like link. Each section concludes with a funereal-like iteration of the beginning theme before its transcendental transformation. Perhaps it is possible to find some light irony or melancholic smile in the concept. Or perhaps it's absolutely serious music. I don't know...The sonata is dedicated to the violist Carol Allen -- a friend of many years.

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