Composer

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Kent Kennan

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Sonata

Average_duration

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14:43

Movement_count

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3

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The Sonata for Trumpet and Piano is a composition by American composer Kent Kennan. It was composed in 1956 and premiered on February 14, 1957, by trumpeter Robert Nagel and pianist John Simms at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. The sonata is divided into three movements: the first movement is marked "With strength and vigor," the second movement is marked "Rather slowly and with freedom," and the third movement is marked "With animation and vigor." The first movement is in sonata-allegro form, with a lively and energetic theme introduced by the trumpet. The second movement is a lyrical and expressive adagio, featuring a beautiful melody played by the trumpet. The third movement is a lively and rhythmic scherzo, with a playful and syncopated theme. The sonata is characterized by its use of tonality and traditional forms, as well as its lyrical and expressive melodies. Kennan's use of tonality is particularly notable, as he employs a variety of tonal centers throughout the piece, creating a sense of harmonic richness and complexity. The sonata also showcases Kennan's skillful writing for the trumpet, with virtuosic passages and expressive melodies that highlight the instrument's range and capabilities. Overall, the Sonata for Trumpet and Piano is a significant work in the trumpet repertoire, and a testament to Kennan's skill as a composer. Its combination of traditional forms and tonality with expressive melodies and virtuosic trumpet writing make it a challenging and rewarding piece for performers and audiences alike.

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