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cherub_rocker1979

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20th century techniques in Barber's Piano Sonata, Op. 26

on: April 28, 2006, 12:37:41 AM

It uses 12 tone technique in the 3rd movement. What other advanced techniques are used in this work?

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Re: 20th century techniques in Barber's Piano Sonata, Op. 26

Reply #1 on: April 28, 2006, 03:57:18 AM

He uses 12-tone-rows throughout the first movement for splashes of color.