Michael Forbes
Sonatina

Name: Atelier Bim
Price range: $

for tuba and piano

Level: intermediate / advanced
Duration: 9'30
Genre: contemporary
Composed: 2018

Reference: TU205a
CHF25.00

Details

Published: 2018
Pages: 27
Publisher: Editions Bim
Movements:
- I. Allegro leggiero (3'45)
- II. Largo con molto rubato (2'15)
- III. Allegro ma non troppo (3'30)

Audio samples

I. Allegro leggiero

II. Largo

III. Allegro

Composer

Michael Forbes (*1973)

Michael Forbes (born 1973 in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA), studied first with Mark Lusk and Marty Erickson (Bachelor’s Degree at Penn State University), then with tubist and composer, John Steve... Read more

About Sonatina

melodic versatility and extended harmony

The truly unique aspect of the work is how it "fits" the idiomatic elements of the tuba so well. The sonata-allegro first movement showcases the nimble fingers of the player and includes a cadenza, while the second movement is a hauntingly expressive chaconne. The third and final movement has mixed meter and boasts jocular melodies in a rondo form.