Work
Sonata for Viola
for solo viola
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About
Sonata for Viola was composed in late July to August of 2019, and later revised in 2020. As a composer, I have always been inspired by the implicit drama within a form, especially the sonata-allegro form, which I am familiar with throughout my learning of various piano sonatas.
Sonata for Viola deconstructs the traditional Sonata-Allegro form and re-frames it with timbres; achieved via extended technique; supported by loosely-applied key centres.
The work is dedicated to talented violinist and good colleague Annabelle Thorpe, who premiered it at Victoria University’s “Lilburn Trust Composer’s Competition Finals 2019”.
Dedication note
Dedicated to Annabelle Thorpe
Performance history
07 Sep 2019: Premiered by Annabelle Thorpe at Victoria University's "Lilburn Trust Composer's Competition Finals, 2019"
24 Sep 2020: Performed by Mark Menzies as part of his 4:7 concert series at the Third Eye, Wellington
13 Nov 2021: SMP Ensemble | Musings and Mischief