The British Piano Sonata, 1870-1945 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781843837985)

British composers were preoccupied with Germanic principles of sonata writing, despite also being influenced by late romantic music, French impressionism, Russian nationalism, Scriabin, British folk music, African-American music and neo-classicism. This study offers detailed commentary on key works, revealing influences and techniques and demonstrating attitudes towards the genre; the reception history of the piano sonata is also discussed. Interviews, including one with Tippett; Catalogue of sonatas; Discography.

Author: Lisa Hardy
ISBN-10: 1843837986
ISBN-13: 9781843837985
Publisher: Boydell Press
Language: English
Published: 12/20/2012
Pages: 276
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.58d