Piano Sonata No.1 Op.1 (1977)

c. 12'00"

I. Adagio (listen to sample)
II. Presto (listen to sample)
III. Lento (listen to sample)
IV. Presto strepitoso (listen to sample)

First Performance: May 15th, 1977 by Lowell Liebermann, piano at Carnegie Recital Hall, New York City.

Dedicated to Stephen Hough

Outstanding Composition Award, Yamaha Music Foundation, Tokyo, Japan, 1982
First Prize, National Composition Contest, Music Teachers National Association, 1978

Published by Theodore Presser Co. | #110-41776

 

Recordings:
Koch International Classics | David Korevaar, piano
Musical Heritage Society MHS512647Y | David Korevaar, piano
Cambria CD-1094 | Margaret Mills, piano

 

Reviews:
"This vigorous and appealing work (which is tonal, but with harmonic bite) show's Liebermann's early fondness for lyricism, virtuosity, and formal balance....an excellent work, well worthy of study and performance..."

William T. Spiller, Notes

"..composed at age fifteen...An auspicious start to the impressive career that ensued, this work contains more than just seeds of future greatness, as it has moments of haunting beauty (especially the third movement, Lento), along with taut craftsmanship."

Rorianne Schrade, New York Concert Review