Three Perspectives on the Sonata

In just a few moments, a contemporary performer can embark on an intellectual and emotional journey across eras simply by looking within their mind. Diabelli, to reveal the tradition and tonal harmony; Brouwer, to invite us to explore creative freedom, rhythm as a driving force, and timbre as a map and guide; and Torroba, “in miniature”, to embrace us with lines imbued with warmth and folkloric hues. Three perspectives on the sonata.

The sonata was originally music meant to be “sounded” — rather than sung — and reached a period of apogee during the second half of the 18th century, establishing a binary form built upon dual thematic material.

SONATinAS by Hugo Moltó is a collection for guitar. A gift for music lovers and an invitation to those who have yet to fall in love with this wonderful art form. Its artistic premise is rooted in the honesty conveyed eloquently through a performance that can only be described as crystalline. It is as transparent as the humble person who conceived this beautiful programme: a challenge for the performer, a delight for the listener. – Daniel Guerola