Sonata No.1 for Violoncello and Piano Op.3 (1978) c. 9'00"

in one movement

First performed on October 29th, 1978 at Pius X Hall of Manhattanville College in Purchase, New York by Linda Kruger, cello and Lowell Liebermann, piano.
 

ABOUT

The Sonata for Cello and Piano No.2, Op.3 was written in 1978 when the composer was 17 years old.  It is a one-movement work comprised of three short sections. The first is a rhapsodic introduction that leads to a fast and angular middle section.  Following a short cadenza, the final lyric section brings back elements heard earlier in the piece.  The Sonata was premiered in the year of its composition by cellist Linda Kruger with the composer at the piano. In 1982 the composer made a version of this work with chamber orchestra, the Concertino for Cello and Chamber Orchestra Op.8.

RECORDINGS

REVIEWS

“…a youthful ambitious piece that shows his emerging remarkable talent.”
Internet Cello Society