Sonata for Piano

About this work for piano solo, I was inspired by the works of both Samuel Barber and Luciana Berio during this time period in my life. I was studying music composition and orchestration in London at the time of its conception and writing. It stands tall with my other larger-scale works for the piano, such as my "Babi Yar" for solo piano and my piano concerto "The Baku Concerto" for Piano and Orchestra. "The harmonic language of this work stands out with its creative blend of traditional tonal centers and modern compositional concepts. This unique combination results in a sound that feels familiar yet new. Here, the pianist will find unexpected harmonic shifts that guide listeners through a rich exploration of emotions and timbres that only the piano can provide. The unique balance of chromaticism with an emphasis on tonal and atonal writing helps to define this large-scale American work for piano as a historical moment for the literature of the piano written during the 21st century." Warm Regards, Timothy Brown/timothybrownpiano.com