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Actually, I think most musicologists would put it the other way round

I agree that these terms are hard to define. But as far as I can see Barber is more frequently termed a neo-romantic:
http://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/nov/18/samuel-barber
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excursions_%28Barber%29
http://www.fuguemasters.com/barber.html
http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Samuel_Barber.aspx
...not least in this important book:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Voices-Wilderness-Neo-Romantic-Composers-Traditionalist/dp/0810857286

Incidentally, I can't agree about the Barber VC - the finale is just faster than the other movements (and harder to play). Stylistically, it's all Barber.

Well, it's certainly all Barber. But Barber wrote in more than one style - which the history of the genesis of the work certainly suggests.

Anyway, back to S-K, please...

...from DaCapo:
https://www.jpc.de/jpcng/classic/detail/-/art/klavierquartette-1-2/hnum/6839594

For those who want to see the Japanese webpage, follow this link:
http://blog.livedoor.jp/yoko51415/archives/51350868.html

CD1 includes her Piano Sonata in B flat minor, Op.36; CD2 includes her Piano Sonata in A flat major Op.57 (in one movement).

Thanks, eternalorphea. The problem was indecipherable characters, not incomprehensible language. I suspect the problem occurred in the copying of Japanese characters into you message. Anyway, however it happened, it was gobbledygook!

Oh - thanks, anyway.

Sorry, eternalorphea, I had to delete your last post because the script was incomprehensible. I suspect a translation is needed...

That's interesting, Jim. Does he talk about his grandfather much?

Can you tell us about availability, please?

It is a remarkable work, Eric. Do start a new thread on it if you feel so moved. I for one would greatly appreciate reading your thoughts...

Colin - it's a quote from Eric's message of 9th February, 22:08.

This Sunday (22nd February) at 8 pm local time (Radio Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy):
http://www.senderbozen.rai.it/streaming_radio.php

It's still a Piano Sonata, of course...

Seems unlikely. Halvorsen was a pretty conservative composer.

Herr Huber's opinion on the matter might be enlightening. Interestingly, the D minor Sonata does indeed exist in a version for piano 4-hands...