Japanese composer, Kishio Hirao (1907-1953) first studied medicine before changing to music. His 1947 Sonata for Violin and Piano is a challenging yet exciting addition to the repertoire. Hirao moved to Paris where he studied harmony, counterpoint and composition at the Ecole César Franck. The Sonata is in three movements; 1) Moderato-Allegro Agitato, 2) Andante, and 3) Vivacissimo. The work is in F major, with the middle movement modulating to D major, however, tonality is substantially exploited. For all advanced violinists and pianists, Hirao 's Sonata for Violin and Piano is a riveting addition to the repertoire.
| Arrangement | Piano, Violin |
| Genres | Classical |
| Media | Sheet Music |
| Publisher | Alphonse Leduc |
| Contributors | Hirao, Kishio (Composer) |
| Language | French |
| ISBN | 9790046212932 |
| ISMN | M046212932 |