Sonata for English Horn and Piano (2008)

Jennifer Z. Berg, English horn
Teddy Niedermaier, piano
live in recital, Bloomington, IN, April 4, 2009

This four-movement sonata was commissioned by Hidden Valley Music Seminars in Carmel Valley, CA, and premiered by Thomas Stacy (ret., New York Philharmonic) and the composer in August 2008. Taking the pastoral and lyrical nature of the English horn as a starting point, the sonata explores the virtuosic, dynamic, and gritty qualities of the instrument. All four movements feature reflective, exciting, and darkly tinged music in turn.

Sonata for English Horn and Piano (2008)

DM Recital 4/4/09

IV. Finale

III. With devotion

II. Scherzo

I. Pastorale

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