Word: sonata
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...attempt to picture the relations of the motives and characters of the drama proper. There are four ideas, fantasy, love, grotesqueness, and aspiration; each of these will be treated with respect to its relative importance. The prologue is, however, from the standpoint of the musical analyst, in strict sonata form and can be fairly called an overture...
Flute, Harpsichord.--Sonata, B minor. Largo e dolce. Presto--Allegro...
Flute, Violin, Violoncello, Harpsichord.--Sonata, C minor. Allegro. Andante...
...Locke '05, "Love Song from the Greek," by C. B. Roepper '10, and "The Wind," by T. Lynes '10. In addition, C. D. Clifton '12 played the Chopin Ballade in G minor op. 23, and P. G. Clapp '09 brought the concert to a conclusion with Beethoven's pianoforte sonata op. 53. The main purpose of the concert being to bring to a hearing compositions by students in the Musical Department, or by recent graduates, it is unnecessary to consider at length the qualities of the works presented; but some slight comment upon general traits manifested may be appropriate...
...Messrs. Lynes and Roepper. Mr. Clifton's performance of the Chopin Ballade rose to a very high pitch of excellence, although one might have wished occasionally for more of the virtuoso dash. Yet the clearness of his phrasing, and his appreciation of the poetic contents was undeniable. The Beethoven Sonata at the end came somewhat in the nature of an anticlimax, although it would perhaps have been difficult to place it elsewhere. All in all an exceedingly interesting concert and one which thoroughly maintained the standards of the club...