Charles Griffes (1884-1920). U.S. composer. Generally known as an “impressionist” (but you may know by now that I think music and art can be, and often is, overcategorized.) This is his only piano sonata. There is no question that Debussy, etc. had a strong influence on him as did Scriabin. But his music is his own..recognizable, I think.
Piano Sonata — Charles Griffes
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