Eric Ewazen's Sonata for Horn and Piano was commissioned by Scott Brubaker and completed in 1992. Lasting approximately twenty minutes, it is a substantial chamber work rather than a short solo with incidental accompaniment. This Southern Music edition, SU 338, carries the publisher's Level 5 classification.
The four movements are Andante-Allegro molto, Adagio, Allegretto, and Lento-Allegro molto. Bold melodic gestures and contrasting tempos give the sonata a broad expressive span, while changes of meter and excursions across the horn's range keep the performer actively engaged. The writing asks for both a confident singing sound and the flexibility to respond to more animated passages.
Because the piano part also presents a significant challenge, the work benefits from early, detailed rehearsal between the two players. It is well suited to an experienced student or professional building a recital around substantial modern horn repertoire. Its scale allows a partnership to develop across several distinct musical characters.
Eric Ewazen's Sonata for Horn and Piano was commissioned by Scott Brubaker and completed in 1992. Lasting approximately twenty minutes, it is a substantial chamber work rather than a short solo with incidental accompaniment. This Southern Music edition, SU 338, carries the publisher's Level 5 classification.
The four movements are Andante-Allegro molto, Adagio, Allegretto, and Lento-Allegro molto. Bold melodic gestures and contrasting tempos give the sonata a broad expressive span, while changes of meter and excursions across the horn's range keep the performer actively engaged. The writing asks for both a confident singing sound and the flexibility to respond to more animated passages.
Because the piano part also presents a significant challenge, the work benefits from early, detailed rehearsal between the two players. It is well suited to an experienced student or professional building a recital around substantial modern horn repertoire. Its scale allows a partnership to develop across several distinct musical characters.