Dorian Le Gallienne: Sonata (1945)

Abstract

"Dorian Le Gallienne's few chamber works are evenly spread throughout his career. Best known of these works is the Duo for Violin and Viola (1956), which was the only work of Le Gallienne's to be published during his lifetime. This onemovement Sonata was written in 1945. A work of sincerity, powerful feelings, passion and drama; these are some of the qualities which made studying and recording this fine work such an exciting experience. Asa strong expression of our recent musical past, I think the Sonata deserves to be performed often and preserved." -- Ronald Woodcock