Sonata No. 2 for Flute and Piano, Op. 81
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Nikolai Myaskovsky was a student of Rimsky-Korsakov, Glazunov and Lyadov, and a close friend of Prokofiev. Often called the "Father of the Soviet Symphony", Myaskovsky was a prolific composer whose work spanned various genres, including 27 symphonies, 13 string quartets, and numerous instrumental sonatas. His music, marked by deep emotional resonance, has often been regarded as underrated, astonishing first-time listeners with its beauty and depth.
His Second Cello Sonata, Op. 81, was composed shortly after the infamous 1948 Resolution. Despite his accomplishments, he faced official criticism during this time when the Communist Party accused him - along with Prokofiev, Shostakovich, and Khachaturian - of "formalism." Yet this Sonatais a piece of remarkable serenity. It is gorgeously Romantic with a soulful, expressive melodic line which is supported by the rich harmonies of the piano. Dedicated to and premiered by Rostropovich, the piece earned the Stalin Prize, Second Class, in the chamber music category.
Beyond composing, Myaskovsky played a vital role as a professor at the Moscow Conservatory, influencing a generation of composers, including Aram Khachaturian and Rodion Shchedrin. Shostakovich characterized Myaskovsky as "the most notable, the most modest of men", and Myaskovsky remains a sincere and sensitive artist whose contributions continue to inspire.
Item Details
Instrumentation
- Part 1: Flute
- Part 2: Piano
Publisher: Just Flutes Edition
Publisher's reference: JFE027
Our Stock Code: 1698862
Media Type: Paperback - Score and parts (39 pages [score])
