Stylistic and interpretative features in Lowell Liebermann's sonata for flute and piano, op. 23
Stylistic and interpretative features in Lowell Liebermann's sonata for flute and piano, op. 23

Summary/Abstract: A prolific composer, averaging six consistent works a year, Liebermann became one of the most performed Americans of his generation. His music has been played by a number of notable musicians, including pianist Stephen Hough, who was entrusted with the first auditions (and later a Grammy-nominated recording) of piano concertos. Although criticized by some as too conservative, while others consider his music too dissonant or too cerebral, Liebermann remains a highly successful contemporary composer.The Sonata for flute and piano, op. 23 composed in 1987 has known a great success both from the public and from the press since its premiere. The composition style of this sonata can be divided into two main directions, based on contrasting characteristics: the nocturnal character (which characterizes the first movement of the sonata) and the diurnal character, more percussive and more vigorous (which defines the second part).

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