Composer

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Nicolas Flagello

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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1962

Average_duration

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19:04

Movement_count

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3

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The Sonata for Piano, Op. 38, was composed by Nicolas Flagello in 1963. It premiered on November 17, 1963, at the Carnegie Recital Hall in New York City, with the composer himself at the piano. The sonata is divided into three movements: Allegro moderato, Adagio, and Allegro con fuoco. The first movement, Allegro moderato, is in sonata form and begins with a lively and rhythmic theme in the piano's right hand. The left hand provides a steady accompaniment, and the theme is developed throughout the movement. The second theme is more lyrical and is introduced by the left hand. The development section is marked by a series of virtuosic runs and arpeggios in the piano's right hand, leading to a dramatic climax before the recapitulation of the main themes. The second movement, Adagio, is a lyrical and expressive piece in A-flat major. The piano's right hand plays a simple and beautiful melody, while the left hand provides a gentle accompaniment. The middle section of the movement is marked by a series of arpeggios and runs in the right hand, leading to a climax before returning to the main theme. The final movement, Allegro con fuoco, is a lively and energetic piece in 6/8 time. The piano's right hand plays a fast and virtuosic theme, while the left hand provides a driving accompaniment. The middle section of the movement is marked by a series of rapid arpeggios and runs in both hands, leading to a dramatic climax before returning to the main theme. The Sonata for Piano, Op. 38, is characterized by its virtuosic piano writing, lyrical melodies, and dramatic climaxes. It is a challenging and rewarding work for pianists, and it showcases Flagello's skill as a composer and pianist.

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