D. B. Kabalevsky’s Piano Sonata No. 1 and Problems of its Interpretation
The paper provides the first comprehensive analysis of Kabalevsky’s piano sonata No.1 op.6. It considers the correlation of this music with Skryabin’s style. The author highlights the specific features of the sonata’s architectonics, its rhythmic and harmonic diversity. The paper presents a comparative analysis of the sonata interpretations by contemporary pianists, resulting into the conclusion that the creation of Sonata No. 1 mostly predetermined further development of D.B. Kabalevsky’s unique composing style.