Sculthorpe-Sonata for Viola and Percussion (S-n2) -P/VA

Like much of Peter Sculthorpe's music, this twelve-minute Sonata is a double-set of variations, somewhat free, its structure foreshadowing that of many later works. A Mahlerian melody is counterposed against a more forceful rhythmic figure. These two ideas alternate with each other, showing no tendency to coalesce.

• Number of players: 2
• Difficulty: Intermediate/advanced
• Instrumentation:
• Player 1: Viola
• Player 2: Tam tam, large cymbal, Chinese cymbal, triangle, bass drum, snare drum, tom tom, bongos