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Piano Sonata
Forces or Category: Solo piano
for solo piano
Utilizing the standard 3 movement sonata outline, Jackson employs a variety of textures to great effect in this piece. In the first movement alone, the music employs homophonic, unison, canonic and monophonic textures. The work is technically demanding and moves through a variety of moods and tempos.