Duration: 9 minutes

Description: George Walker’s “Sonata No. 5 for Piano” is a concise, powerful work that captures the composer’s unmistakable voice with clarity and intensity. Marked by sharply etched rhythms, bold contrasts, and moments of striking lyricism, the sonata balances percussive drive with introspective depth. Its tightly focused structure and modern harmonic language create a sense of urgency and inevitability, making the piece both intellectually compelling and emotionally direct. Demanding precision, control, and expressive authority, “Sonata No. 5” stands as a compelling late statement from one of America’s most significant composers.

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