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Piano Sonata 1.X.1905

190612 min

This guide follows Janáček’s Piano Sonata 1.X.1905 (1906) in two parts: Předtucha (Presentiment). Con moto (sonata form) and Smrt (Death). Adagio (sonata form).

Recording: András Schiff (piano) (2020)

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AnalysisComments
  1. IPředtucha (Presentiment). · Sonata form
  2. IISmrt (Death). · Sonata form
IPředtucha (Presentiment). Sonata form0:02–5:01

The first is a plaintive treble melody that tries to rise free while rumblings in the bass threaten to swallow it. A panic-stricken , with bass and treble locked together, leads into the chordal , which proves more disturbed than it first seems. After the the erupts and disturbs the start of the . The then , and the closes with a solemn bell-like toll.

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IISmrt (Death). Sonata form5:04–12:10

Section boundaries in music are not always sharp; a transition may be felt over a pause or a held chord.

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Leoš JanáčekPiano sonatasModern periodSonata form

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