Arkhimandritov B. Sonata No 2 for violin and piano. Piano score and part

Boris Arkhimandritov (born in 1932) is one of the most mature composers of Petersburg, having created operas, ballets, symphonic works and а lot of chamber cycles.

The composer's language is distinct for really original searches and discoveries. His aspirations to purity and individuality of music style is revealed in the sphere of polymodal system. Meanwhile Arkhimandritov is the master of modern composition manner.

His Sonata for violin and piano dates 1994. This composition of four movements is dedicated to Igor Arkhimandritov, the composer's son, who was the first one to perform the sonata together with the pianist Alla Shmelyova.