Leonard Salzedo

I Andante Lento
II Allegro
III Larghetto
IV Vivace

This sonata was written for Jennifer Paull in 1989. It has four movements which alternate slow and fast in the classical style.

The Andante Lento is mainly melodic in character. It is slow and contemplative with much of the thematic interest in the two wind instruments. The Allegro is highly rhythmic and features repeated figures in the Harpsichord while the other two instruments have angular melodic phrases. The Larghetto has a flowing accompaniment on the Harpsichord whilst the Oboe d'amore (Oboe) and Cor anglais share a continuous, long lyrical line. The final Vivace is similar to the second movement in texture and is highly animated an vigorous. The piece ends in an ecstatic mood.

Leonard Salzedo
1997