Movements
This work has three movements:
- In Cerca Di - Moderato
- Tono Etereo in Variazoni - Tranquilo ma deciso
- Tempo di Pulsazione
The sonata makes do with only two main themes, designated In Cerca Di (In search of, henceforth referred to as the first theme) and Tono Etereo (ethereal tune, henceforth referred to as the second theme) Both the themes of the work are introduced in the first movement.
Read more about this topic: Piano Sonata No. 29 (Geirr Tveitt)
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