Norwegian composer SVEIN HUNDSNES has written a considerable number of works ranging from concertos to pieces for young musicians. His piano music is stylistically wide-ranging and occupies a significant place in his oeuvre. Piano Sonata No. 2 exemplifies his practice of working from tiny core motifs as he makes a series of connections between each vivid movement. Syncopated rhythms animate Vinterdanser ('Winter Dances') - a sequence of round dances; whereas torches swirling in the air, a cradle song and clouds of illuminated water particles are magically evoked in Nuances de LumiÃ¨re ('Shades of Light'). Finnish pianist Laura Mikkola, continues her critically acclaimed discovery, in this second volume of Hundsnes' piano works.

Tracklist:

Piano Sonata No. 2: I. Con Moto
Piano Sonata No. 2: II. Allegro Vivo
Piano Sonata No. 2: III. Pochissimo Rubato
Piano Sonata No. 2: IV. Moderato Quasi Allegro Ma Un Poco Rubato
Winter Dances: I. Molto Animato
Winter Dances: II. Allegretto Con Grazia
Winter Dances: III. Esitante
Winter Dances: IV. Con Moto
Winter Dances: V. Moderato Con Anima
Shades Of Light: I. Jugglers With Torches
Shades Of Light: II. Prelude & Cradle Song
Shades Of Light: III. Dance Of Shadows
Shades Of Light: IV. Afternoon In La Duquesa

UPC: 747313984329
Label: Grand Piano
Release Date: 5.14.21
Format: CD

Hundsnes / Mikkola - Piano Sonata 2 (CD)