The name of this musical form comes from the Italian word suonare meaning "to sound". In the past (17th century), a sonata was an instrumental piece for multiple voices and thus became the opposite of a vocal cantata.
Born in 1840 in Votkinsk, he was a sensitive and talented child. He wrote his first piece at the age of 14, a waltz dedicated to his teacher. He studied in St. Petersburg under A. Rubinstein and N. I. Zaremba, but during that time...
The Desperados, Piotr Dębowski and Marcin Czarnecki, have been performing together since their time at the Academy of Music in Łódź and have been considered the best guitar duo in Poland for many years. They have captured the attention of the guitar world with their virtuosity and instrumental feats...
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Piotr Lachert, a Polish composer of the 21st century, is one of the leading figures in contemporary classical music. His work encompasses a variety of genres from solo piano pieces to symphonies and operas. The video features his Sonata No. 19, performed by the pianist sisters Laura and Beatrice Puiu. The inaugural concert "Steinway Days" took place at the Teatro delle Voci di Treviso on March 20, 2015. It was a unique event that allowed the audience to become acquainted with the works of Piotr Lachert and to showcase the skills of the beautiful talents that are Laura and Beatrice Puiu. Sonata No. 19 is a piece with an elaborate sonata form, characterized by dynamic contrasts and emotional depth. The composer employs rich harmonies and interesting counterpoint solutions. The work is full of multi-threaded melodies that combine into a coherent and innovative sound. Piotr Lachert drew inspiration from various musical movements, such as neoclassicism and impressionism, but his creativity is not limited to one era or style. His compositions are modern, original, and reference both tradition and contemporary musical language. It is worth visiting the website www.lachertfoundation.eu, where you can find more information about the composer and his foundation. Piotr Lachert is not only a recognized composer but also engaged in promoting and supporting the talents of young musicians. Thanks to the Lachert Foundation, many artists are able to develop their skills and realize their artistic dreams. The video from the "Steinway Days" concert presents both an excellent interpretation of Sonata No. 19 and allows you to appreciate the talent and skills of pianists Laura and Beatrice Puiu. Their collaboration, precision, and musical sensitivity enable a full discovery of the beauty and emotions that this Sonata by Piotr Lachert carries.
It was amazing! Laura and Beatrice Puiu definitely have magical hands, because what they played in this video was absolutely phenomenal. This interpretation of Sonata No. 19 by Piotr Lachert moved me so much that I got goosebumps. Their performance was full of passion and emotion, while being precise and technically flawless at the same time. It's really hard to believe that such young pianists can have such talent and skills. I now understand why they are already so valued in the world of classical music. I hope they will continue their careers and bring us even more of such wonderful concerts.