Piano Sonata No.3
I. Allegro Moro
II. Barcarolle in Blue and Whitewater
III. Bead Rock
Approx. Playing Times: I. 7' - II. 7'38'' - III. 5'18''
Total Playing Time: circa 19'56''
Composed, Revised and Edited by
ANA LEIRA CARNERO
Each movement may be performed as a stand-alone concert piece:
I. Allegro Moro: The title refers to the Spanish-Arab influence on this piece. But there's more... much more. It's a blend of jazz harmonies, Latin rhythms, bluesy motives, free counterpoint, virtuosity, evocations of Bach and Chopin, and of course the melodies with said Spanish-Arab flavour, all within an emotionally charged sonata-form of tremendous intensity. An explosive cocktail which is only possible because of the freedom of 21st century music. A powerful piece from beginning to end.
II. Barcarolle in Blue and Whitewater: The title is a play on words, and refers to the barcarolle as a musical genre, in which the music imitates the boat's movement over the quiet water of a river (the blue water). But this ship also navigates over the rapids (the whitewater). In fact, the Presto con euforia section seems a rafting experience. Moreover, "Blue" in the title also refers to the blues style and sad emotions, in the same way as the word was used for Rhapsody in Blue. The main sections are: Andante onirico - Poco meno mosso, quasi improvvisato - Presto con euforia - Tempo I.
III. Bead Rock: Again, the title is a play on words, and refers to a spherical jewel like a pearl, but also refers to the main motif (which comprises the notes B, E, A, D) and Rock as a musical genre. The composition seems influenced by George Gershwin, Jelly Roll Morton, Jerry Lee Lewis, Nikolai Kapustin and Keith Emerson, and it includes a funny quote from the J.S.Bach's Italian Concerto. The tempo marking is Veloce con veemenza (vehemently fast). So, let's rock!!!
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