THREE PIANO SONATAS
Paul Hindemith is one of the “four pillars” that support the grand edifice of contemporary music, the other three being Arnold Schoenberg, Igor Stravinsky, and Bela Bartok. Each of these sonatas is distinct in musical content, but took shape under some degree of influence from the others, which can justify labeling them a sonata-trilogy.
Paul Hindemith’s dual identity as composer and violist shaped some of the most distinctive chamber music of the 20th century. PHCD 168 presents a focused program of his works for viola and piano, music that blends contrapuntal rigor with expressive restraint. These performances highlight the clarity, balance, and structural precision that define Hindemith’s mature style, offering listeners an authoritative entry into his chamber repertoire.
This release is an essential addition for collectors of Hindemith, viola literature, and 20th‑century chamber music.
