Bohemian Classicism: An Analysis and Performance of Jiri Georg Benda’s Piano Sonatina in A Minor

Bohemian Classicism: An Analysis and Performance of Jiri Georg Benda’s Piano Sonatina in A Minor

The piano sonatinas of Bohemian composer Jiri Georg Benda occupy animportant place in Benda‘s compositional output. This poster will explore theessential parts of sonatina form and include an analysis that shows the unique way inwhich Benda‘s sonatina in A minor exemplifies the form. This presentation willinclude a recording of the author‘s performance of the piece as informed by hertheoretical analysis.