Piano Sonata no 2 in C major ( All movements )

Good evening again, dear friends. Although I have posted all the movements of the sonata separately, here I am sharing the entire sonata, where you can listen to all the movements one after the other for a better experience and appreciation of the work. It may not be something innovative, but it is the musical language that expresses me, and that musical language is classical pre-romantic. I hope you enjoy it. Thank you once again.

Hello again @Vasilis Michael!

What can I say?  This is a masterful sonata that I can enjoy from beginning to end as if it's a masterwork from the classical era!  Honestly, the only part I ended up skipping through is the double exposition in the 1st movement!  You are steeped in classical pianism and it shows!  There isn't a single awkward moment nor bad transition in the whole piece!  The tonality is so free flowing and adventurous!  It's amazing that you managed to start and end each of the movements in the same key - the freedom of the chromaticism is something I'd expect of free-tonal pieces that modulate when they want to without any obligation to stay in any particular key.  The abundance of themes is also very Mozartean.  And they are very delightful and musically interesting - I wouldn't exclude nor add to any of the movements in any way.  I think they are perfect just the way they are.  I don't usually like slow movements but the peace and calmness and the space in your 2nd movement was captivating and adept - it kept my attention throughout and has a warm place in my heart.  The minuet and trio was also very expert - I loved the E7 b9's!  All your phrase extensions are also perfectly calculated and none are too long nor too short.  But my favorite movement is for sure the 4th and final - I loved the cross relations!  And I think your chromaticism really reached new heights in the final movement.  It also has a somewhat Mazurka-like character to it that I really like.  Overall - I cannot say enough good things about this piece!  And the fact that you provided a very polished final score engraving for when you compiled the whole sonata in the final YT video is great!  What program did you use?  Thanks for sharing and by all means keep going!  Do you ever plan on writing a piano concerto?

6 hours ago, PeterthePapercomPoser said:

Hello again @Vasilis Michael!

What can I say?  This is a masterful sonata that I can enjoy from beginning to end as if it's a masterwork from the classical era!  Honestly, the only part I ended up skipping through is the double exposition in the 1st movement!  You are steeped in classical pianism and it shows!  There isn't a single awkward moment nor bad transition in the whole piece!  The tonality is so free flowing and adventurous!  It's amazing that you managed to start and end each of the movements in the same key - the freedom of the chromaticism is something I'd expect of free-tonal pieces that modulate when they want to without any obligation to stay in any particular key.  The abundance of themes is also very Mozartean.  And they are very delightful and musically interesting - I wouldn't exclude nor add to any of the movements in any way.  I think they are perfect just the way they are.  I don't usually like slow movements but the peace and calmness and the space in your 2nd movement was captivating and adept - it kept my attention throughout and has a warm place in my heart.  The minuet and trio was also very expert - I loved the E7 b9's!  All your phrase extensions are also perfectly calculated and none are too long nor too short.  But my favorite movement is for sure the 4th and final - I loved the cross relations!  And I think your chromaticism really reached new heights in the final movement.  It also has a somewhat Mazurka-like character to it that I really like.  Overall - I cannot say enough good things about this piece!  And the fact that you provided a very polished final score engraving for when you compiled the whole sonata in the final YT video is great!  What program did you use?  Thanks for sharing and by all means keep going!  Do you ever plan on writing a piano concerto?

 

Dear friend, thank you so much for taking the time to comment on my sonata, and thank you as well for your appreciation and for liking it so much. It was my greatest challenge so far to write a large classical sonata, and I’m incredibly happy that I managed to do it — and most importantly, that people who have heard it enjoyed it.

The truth is, when I compose I don’t really think much about which modulations I’ll use; the nature of the piece and the themes themselves somehow guide you, helping everything flow naturally. It’s something truly inexplicable and magical. I worked quite a lot on all the movements, and I’m extremely fond of the minuet and trio — especially the trio, which I believe is, both technically and musically, the best thing I’ve ever written. It’s as if an invisible musical force helped me create it the way I did.

At the moment I’m taking a long break from composing because I had become a bit exhausted, and I need some time to recharge before starting up again. Of course, it’s also a matter of limited time. 

The programm I use for the score is dorico 5  elements. I'm still learning it . Is very user friendly I recommend it.

As for a piano concerto, I would love to write one — it would be a dream. It’s my favorite genre. I haven’t planned to start one yet, but maybe I’ll attempt it in the future.

Once again, thank you for your kind words.

Why hello @Vasilis Michael

I rather speechless here! This sonata is truly showcases the classical style. 

MVT 1: Sonta

I did not expect the PT to return after the transition and musical pause (MC).  That is a lovely twist on traditional form.  I also enjoyed how you connected the repeat of PT to ST then to closing section. Everything flows so nicely. 

 The 16th notes run reminds me of Mozart! Even your themes, do. They are so simple and effective. 

MVT2:  Ronodo

This reminds, in a way, either one of Beethoven rondos or Mozart's. I just do not know which one.  I enjoy simple chorale, homophonic texture and how they slowly evolve thorough out the movement. 

MVT3: Minuet and trio

This well written minuet with a trio. Great work. 

2 hours ago, Kvothe said:

Why hello @Vasilis Michael

I rather speechless here! This sonata is truly showcases the classical style. 

MVT 1: Sonta

I did not expect the PT to return after the transition and musical pause (MC).  That is a lovely twist on traditional form.  I also enjoyed how you connected the repeat of PT to ST then to closing section. Everything flows so nicely. 

 The 16th notes run reminds me of Mozart! Even your themes, do. They are so simple and effective. 

MVT2:  Ronodo

This reminds, in a way, either one of Beethoven rondos or Mozart's. I just do not know which one.  I enjoy simple chorale, homophonic texture and how they slowly evolve thorough out the movement. 

MVT3: Minuet and trio

This well written minuet with a trio. Great work. 

 

 

 

“Greetings, dear friend. I’m very glad you liked my sonata. In general, I’m extremely satisfied with this particular work. I worked on it and believed in it, and in the end something more came out than what I had expected. Thank you once again.

When you find some time, listen to the last movement as well.”

Hi @Vasilis Michael!

Just on the fourth movement it’s funny and full of great modulations, and the mood is light just like many Classical sonatas. On the whole sonata, I think it’s more like an early Romantic sonata with all those more advanced modulations. But whatever style, I like this one. Maybe the next step would be to start finding newer voices! Thx for sharing!

Henry

On the 4th movement:  Ronodo-Sonata? 

As henry mentioned, and I agree with him, the character and mood fits within the classical period sonata. It is light and humorous.   What makes more interesting is the modulations.  We are not moving to direct close keys by 5ths. No.  We are moving chromatically; and possibly enharmonically to keys that are futher away!   This was the trademark of romantic period. The romantics wanted to push the bounds of tonality. Even Wanger obscure it, which opens to the door to 20th century. 

The next step: maybe look into romantic style.  Rolen wrote about this. 🙂 

7 hours ago, Henry Ng Tsz Kiu said:

Hi @Vasilis Michael!

Just on the fourth movement it’s funny and full of great modulations, and the mood is light just like many Classical sonatas. On the whole sonata, I think it’s more like an early Romantic sonata with all those more advanced modulations. But whatever style, I like this one. Maybe the next step would be to start finding newer voices! Thx for sharing!

Henry

 

Hello my dear Henry.

“Yes, this sonata was modeled after Schubert, and yes, it is classical-romantic both in terms of structure and harmony. I’m incredibly happy that the final result is what it is. As for the next step, I don’t know. For now, I’m writing what expresses me — something classical to early romantic in style.”

1 hour ago, Kvothe said:

On the 4th movement:  Ronodo-Sonata? 

As henry mentioned, and I agree with him, the character and mood fits within the classical period sonata. It is light and humorous.   What makes more interesting is the modulations.  We are not moving to direct close keys by 5ths. No.  We are moving chromatically; and possibly enharmonically to keys that are futher away!   This was the trademark of romantic period. The romantics wanted to push the bounds of tonality. Even Wanger obscure it, which opens to the door to 20th century. 

The next step: maybe look into romantic style.  Rolen wrote about this. 🙂 

 

Thank you my dear Kvothe 

As i said to Henry, “Yes, this sonata was modeled after Schubert, and yes, it is classical-romantic both in terms of structure and harmony. I’m incredibly happy that the final result is what it is. As for the next step, I don’t know. For now, I’m writing what expresses me — something classical to early romantic in style.” Thanks again for your apreciation and your attention