Sonata No. 2 for Two Harpsichords is here!
It has been over 20 years since I wrote the Sonata for Two Harpsichords. Since then it has been performed with great success both in the United States and in Europe. Frankly, I never thought I’d write another duo, but . . . here it is, commissioned by Aliénor for Elaine Funaro, who has been a tireless proponent of my harpsichord works over the years.
Here are some 30-second excerpts of the three movements. I think you’ll agree that it’s very much in the style and spirit of the earlier sonatas. The score and parts are available by going to the Buy Sheet Music store on the home page of this website.
These three movements are so snappy and a delight!
What fun! Delightful music – as always – and idiomatic to the harpsichord. I really like the last movement – some seriously cool textures and harmonies. Thanks, Ed!
Edwin McLean’s distinctive sonorous and (especially) rhythmic style is both unmistakable and delightful. I have the pleasure of playing both sonatas for single harpsihord and hope that in the not-too-distant future, the world will be graced with a third.
Edwin McLean’s distinctive sonorous and (especially) rhythmic style is both unmistakable and delightful. I have the pleasure of playing both sonatas for single harpsichord and hope that in the not-too-distant future, the world will be graced with a third.