Maurice Ravel’s Sonatine for Piano Solo, composed in 1905, has a classical form in the style of Haydn, blended with modern harmonies.
This work is very different from the impressionist style of Debussy, and it features a delightful spontaneity.
The first movement has a feeling of nostalgic freshness, bright and clear. The second movement recalls late 18th-century elegance and structured form.
The third movement has a strong energy which pulses through several sequential patterns to plaintive charm and brings a return of the initial theme.
This contrast of vitality and tenderness is finished with a sparkling climax to a very enjoyable musical experience.
Listen now to the Sonatine by Maurice Ravel:
