Paul Hindemith's Sonata for Piano Four Hands

Download or read book Paul Hindemith's Sonata for Piano Four Hands written by Ksenia Ilinykh and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sonata for piano four hands did not gain as much popularity as his other piano works, but it stands out among his piano works as a unique cycle. A recorded interpretation of the composer's rendition of the sonata, and the only recording of Hindemith at the piano, provides invaluable insight into Hindemith's performing style and interpretative intentions. Chapter One provides a profile of the composer and his views on the piano as an instrument. Chapter Two provides data on the historic background of the sonata and information on the collaborative partnership between the composer and pianist Jesús Sanromá. It is based upon his letters and impressions from the contemporaries. Chapter Three delves into Hindemith's performing style and analyzes a few important points heard in the recording. It primarily focuses on such specific details as articulation and phrasing, and their relevance to the printed score"--Abstract.