York Bowen’s Sonatas for Viola and Piano in the Chamber Ensemble CLass as Examples of English Musical Culture of the Early XX Century
The article discusses the features of York Bowen’s sonatas for viola and piano performed in the chamber ensemble class. These are examples of late romantic literature that have great artistic value and allow us to form an idea of the ways of development of this genre in the history of English musical art, including thanks to the outstanding performer Lionel Tertis, who became the first interpreter of these works. The author focuses on dramaturgy, figurative content and the characteristic features of the cyclic form in the work of Y. Bowen, as well as a panorama of the cultural life of the early XX century. The chosen methodology helps a deeper and more comprehensive analysis of the musical score, understanding its specifics, which is so necessary for students in the chamber ensemble class.