Sonata for Three
(1966) For flute, guitar & violin
Duration 7'
Commissioned by Donald McLachlan

Premiere: 27 May 1966
Winchester College, UK

Publisher:  Novello & Co Ltd

Composer's Note:

The Sonata for Three was commissioned in 1966 by Donald McLauchlin for his son and two friends to play at a music competition at Winchester College.

The unusual combination of flute, violin and guitar proved to be a stimulating challenge.
The work has four short movements: Declmando; Notturno which makes use of the very effective guitar harmonics; Improvisando, where certain rhythmical details are left free; and finally Scherzando, a lively rhythmical movement.

Recording:

Sonata for three
Kristen Arpen, flute
Kathleen Follette, violin
Janna MacAuslen, guitar
LP Musica Femina LILAC C-2

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