Download or read book Henri Dutilleux's Piano Sonata Op. 1 written by Hae Ri Suh and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Henri Dutilleux (1916-2013)'s Piano Sonata, Op. 1, composed in 1948, is considered a transitional work in his development as a composer. In my document, I discuss the compositional style of the Piano Sonata as emblematic of Dutilleux's compositional approach, and, based on this analysis, offer interpretive suggestions for the performance of the Sonata. In developing his musical style, Dutilleux avoided being categorized as part of any of the prevalent schools of music; his Piano Sonata, in three movements, showcases a unique stylistic approach with its combination of adherence to traditional formal and tonal structures with innovations such as ambiguous harmonies and jazz elements. This compositional method was not only musical in origin; Dutilleux was also heavily influenced by Proust's concept of memory as expressed in his novel "A la recherche du temps perdu" (1908-22), and applied that principle to his music through thematic deployment and harmonic language. The study will explore these features as revealed through the Piano Sonata, supporting my conclusions through excerpts from interviews with Dutilleux and musical examples.