Composer

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Viktor Ullmann

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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1941

Average_duration

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18:27

Movement_count

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3

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Viktor Ullmann's Piano Sonata No. 4, Op. 38 was composed in 1944 while he was imprisoned in the Theresienstadt concentration camp. The piece was premiered in 1946 by pianist Paul Kletzki in Prague. The sonata is divided into three movements. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, begins with a lively and rhythmic theme that is developed throughout the movement. The second movement, marked Andante, is a slow and melancholic piece that features a haunting melody in the right hand accompanied by a simple chord progression in the left hand. The final movement, marked Allegro, is a fast and energetic piece that brings the sonata to a thrilling conclusion. Ullmann's Piano Sonata No. 4 is characterized by its use of dissonance and chromaticism, which create a sense of tension and unease throughout the piece. The sonata also features complex rhythms and intricate harmonies, which demonstrate Ullmann's skill as a composer. Despite the difficult circumstances under which it was composed, Ullmann's Piano Sonata No. 4 is a testament to the power of music to transcend even the most dire of circumstances. The piece stands as a testament to Ullmann's talent and creativity, and serves as a reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust and the resilience of the human spirit.

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