Feinberg: Piano Sonata No.6, Op.13

Introduction

The Piano Sonata No. 6, Op. 13, by Samuil Feinberg was composed in 1923. The piece received its premiere on 4 September 1925 at the Festival of Contemporary Musicin Venice. Its premiere was attended by famous composers of the time such as Igor Stravinskyand Arnold Schoenberg. Feinberg's composition was well-received, and would remain his only piano sonata to receive a wide publication.

History

The sonata received its premiere on 4 September 1925 at the Festival of Contemporary Music in Venice, with Feinberg himself as the soloist. The piece was well received and even resulted in some publicity when the Dutch journal De Telegraafpitted Feinberg's composition against the Piano Sonataof Igor Stravinsky, who was also in attendance of the festival.

Structure and content

The 6th sonata encompasses a single movement, usually lasting around 15 minutes