“The five movements of the sonata are arranged in an arch form: movements 1 and 5 (Melancholy) are identical, and the three inner movements each convey a different aspect of Turkey’s rich musical folklore as it is heard in Istanbul, the Black Sea region, and Anatolia. At times the piano will be prepared so that it can effectively evoke the traditional folkloric instruments. The violin evokes the exotic colors of the various regions’ music through effects such as sul ponticello (playing on the bridge), col legno (hitting the strings with the wood of the bow), and harmonics.”