Igor Fyodorovitch Stravinsky ： Piano Sonata in fis-moll

Written during Stravinsky’s early period, this Piano Sonata combines long-breathed Romantic melody with harmonies charged with tension. It is made up of several movements, each with its own character, while thematic and motivic development gives the work an overall sense of unity. Highlights include the changing sonorities created as the roles of melody, inner voices, and bass shift, as well as the progression from quiet passages toward powerful climaxes. In performance, thick chords should not simply be played loudly; careful balance between voices and clear pedaling are essential. Bringing out the contrast between movements while preserving the direction and breathing of each phrase allows the work’s structural quality and expressive character to emerge.