Max Reger
Sonatinas (4) for piano, Op. 89
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Composer:Max RegerGenre:KeyboardStyle:KeyboardCompose Date:Aug 1905 - Sep 8, 1908Average_duration:53:09Movement_count:4Movement ....Max Reger's 'Sonatinas (4) for piano, Op. 89' is a collection of four sonatinas composed in 1905. The work was premiered in Leipzig on January 22, 1906, by pianist Frieda Kwast-Hodapp. The four sonatinas are written in a traditional sonata form, with each sonatina consisting of three movements. The first sonatina in C major is marked by its light and playful character. The first movement, marked Allegro, is a lively and energetic piece with a memorable melody. The second movement, marked Andante, is a lyrical and expressive piece that showcases Reger's gift for melody. The final movement, marked Allegro, is a lively and spirited piece that brings the sonatina to a joyful conclusion. The second sonatina in G major is more introspective and contemplative. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, is a gentle and flowing piece that sets the tone for the rest of the sonatina. The second movement, marked Andante, is a beautiful and melancholic piece that showcases Reger's gift for harmony. The final movement, marked Allegro, is a lively and energetic piece that brings the sonatina to a joyful conclusion. The third sonatina in D minor is the most dramatic and intense of the four. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, is a powerful and dramatic piece that showcases Reger's gift for counterpoint. The second movement, marked Andante, is a hauntingly beautiful piece that showcases Reger's gift for melody. The final movement, marked Allegro, is a lively and energetic piece that brings the sonatina to a triumphant conclusion. The fourth sonatina in A minor is the most virtuosic of the four. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, is a fast and furious piece that showcases Reger's gift for virtuosity. The second movement, marked Andante, is a lyrical and expressive piece that showcases Reger's gift for melody. The final movement, marked Allegro, is a lively and energetic piece that brings the sonatina to a thrilling conclusion. Overall, Max Reger's 'Sonatinas (4) for piano, Op. 89' is a beautiful and varied collection of sonatinas that showcase Reger's gift for melody, harmony, counterpoint, and virtuosity. The work is a testament to Reger's skill as a composer and his ability to write music that is both technically challenging and emotionally engaging.More....
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