Sonata 6 - "Babel" for Piano - PN SOLO [PDF]

Sonata 5 - Suite - PDF
for piano solo
by Anthony Newman (b.1940) - American composer, organist, pianist and conductor

ABOUT THE MUSIC

1 - Fantasia on "Babel" by Stravinsky
2 - Romance for Mary Jane
3 - Theme & Variations
4 - Finale

composed in 2009, 36 pages

The first movement is a harmonic variation on parts of a Stravinsky piece called Babel. 

The second movement is completely lyrical utilizing polytonal chords with a melody that switches hands.

The technique of theme and variations is the entire third movement. it is based on an original theme followed by 12 variations.