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"Piano Sonata No. 1"
Composed in Fall 2018
Performed and Recorded by Dr. Matthew Cataldi, March 2019 
Structure: Single Movement Sonata Form

Program Notes:
Piano Sonata No. 1 is my first piano sonata which encapsulates both the lyrical and technical elements on the piano. It is centered in C Major with multiple occurring modulations throughout the development of the A and B themes. Pianistic qualities hold the piece together creating a sweet and delicate texture. The opening motif is structured like a string orchestra playing with the fullness within the chords and harmonies. This orchestral-like texture is kept as a cadential point at the end of each section. In keeping things simple, the form and harmonic structures are kept traditionally.
Piano Sonata No. 1 is available for download here:
look inside Piano Sonata No. 1 Composed by Megan K. Denslinger. Individual Part. 10 pages. Published by Megan K. Denslinger (S0.545122).
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      • River
      • Unknown Origins
      • Ambient Clouds
      • October
      • September's Ambience
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    • Animations >
      • Super Scary Spooky Skeletons
      • Circles
      • Decomposition
  • Solos
    • Piano Sonata No. 1
    • Piano Sonata No. 2
    • Sonata No. 3 for Clarinet and Piano
    • Night for Clarinet & Electronics
  • Chamber Music
    • Duets >
      • Duet No. 1
      • Duet No. 2
      • Duet No. 3
      • Duet No. 4
      • Dance Suite for two Clarinets
    • Trios >
      • Trio No. 1
      • Trio No. 2
      • Trio No. 3
    • Quartets >
      • A Day at Sea Quartet ("Whale Song")
    • Quintets >
      • Quintet No. 1: Clarinet and String Quintet "Adagio & Allegro"
      • Quintet No. 2: Woodwind Quintet No. 1
      • Quintet No. 3: March No. 1 for Brass Quintet
      • Quintet No. 4
    • Large Chamber Ensembles >
      • Clarinetics
      • Midnight Meadows
  • Large Ensemble
    • Wind Band >
      • The Blue Bird Soars Across the Evening Sky
      • Rise Above the Shadows
      • Elegy for Winds
      • Spirits for Wind Ensemble
    • Orchestral Works >
      • Winter's Song
  • Purchase Music