Walter Leigh

Walter Leigh (1905-1942)

Nationality: English
Born: June 22, 1905, Wimbledon Died: June 12, 1942, Libya (age 37)
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Sonatina

(for viola and piano)
3:57 I.
3:46 II. Andante tranquillo ed espressivo
3:33 III. Vivace
Duration: 12 minutes (approximately)
Composed: 1930 (age 24-25)
1 recording, 3 videos
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3:57
Locrian Ensemble
I.
3:46
Locrian Ensemble
II. Andante tranquillo ed espressivo
3:33
Locrian Ensemble
III. Vivace

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glossary

  • andante [I]—moderately slow tempo (e.g. walking). Faster than adagio but slower than allegretto
  • chamber music, Kammermusik [G], musique de chambre [F], musica da camera [I], musica cameralis [L]—"Classical Music" for a small ensemble, generally 8 or fewer players with a canonical emphasis on 3-6 players. explore
  • duo, duet, dueto [S], duetto [I], duett [G]—a work for two instruments; the ensemble itself
  • ed [It]—and
  • espressivo [It], con espressione, expressif [Fr]—expressive, with expression.with feeling
  • sonata, sonate, suonato—a complicated term. Originally, "sounded" rather than "sung" (sonar vs. cantar), e.g. instrumental music. According to historical period, sonata began to imply a formal plan of movements as well as the structure within a single movement, e.g. sonata form. In general usage as a work title, it designates a multi-movement piece for solo or duo instruments with one of the instruments enjoying a feature role.
  • sonatina [I], sonatine [F]—"little" sonata, typically shorter, less technically challenging, perhaps less "profound". Movements tend to minimize development sections.
  • tranquillo [It], tranquille [F], tranquillement—tranquil, peaceful, soft
  • vivace—brisk, lively tempo faster than allegro