SONATA
FOR CELLO AND PIANO The first of three movements begins with undulating motions in the piano. A lyric cello entrance emerges, eventually breaking forth into dancelike music. The entire movement develops from the opening ideas of each instrument. The second movement, an adagio, suggests a ballad; although the Sonata is not literally based on music from Southern and Appalachian musical traditions, its shapes and rhythmic flexibilities have influenced the overall sonority. A perpetual vivace concludes the Sonata. The cello presents a jig, interrupted by a whirling piano figure. The music becomes increasingly energetic, pulsating. Sonata for Cello and Piano was written for Yo-Yo Ma and Jeffery Kahane. |
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