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Background to Sonata

“Sonata” was always conceived as a three-movement piece, in the classic way – but somehow got railroaded into being stand-alone. There just seems to be so much more to say in this one movement, and being able to link several melodies and ideas, all in the one piece, seems to work great.  But it did take some working out… I started creating Sonata on Boxing Day 2017, there were lots of ideas, but getting the structure right was a challenge.  In the end, the music created its own structure, and I think this is what gives it its beauty. I really love playing it!