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Simon Hester
3 Sonatinas for Piano
Sonatina in B minor
I. Moderato-Vivo
II. Slow & still
III. Rondo:
Allegro Moderato Agitato
"An exciting and challenging piece for piano. The opening movement contrasts a stormy and angular theme with a Japanese inspired second subject.The middle movement is a simple and beautiful melody. The Rondo Finale returns to the restlessness of the 1st movement but with imaginative and mysterious episodes."
Sonatina in C major
I. Allegretto
II. Scherzo:Vivace non troppo
III. Andante
"The first movement is full of humour and contentment with its cheeky glissandi and lyrical melodies.An energetic scherzo follows and then unexpectedly,the sonatina ends with a bleak yet uniquely beautiful andante. A movement full of hidden trills, fragmented melodies and insistant ostinatos"
Sonatina in Eb
I. Andante-Allegro non troppo
II. Slow & Calm
III. With Energy
"The outer movements of this sonatina are definitely inspired by both American continents with dance rhythms and jazz inspired harmonies. The middle movement contrasts with a gradually unfolding meloncholy melody."