Sonata
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| instrumentation | mandola or mandolin solo |
| finished | 29th June 2007 |
| movements | 1. Allegro – 2. Sostenuto. Andante con variazioni – 3. Vivo |
| length | 3:00 min – 4:30 min. – 2:15 min. |
The "Sonata" for mandola solo was written in 2006 and 2007. The piece tries to combine a catchy style appealing for the audience with the performer's natural joy of playing. To achieve this the classical sonata form comes alive by use of syncopated rhythms, jazzy chords and effective mandoline techniques. Albeit written very mandoline-like, the piece is technically and conditionally demanding. The "Sonata" can be performed on both mandola and mandoline.