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Roman Sketches Op. 7 is one of 20th-century composer Charles Griffes' most popular works. This piano suite of four short pieces written between 1915 and 1916 illustrates Griffes' evolving tastes in incorporating modern devices into his compositions. Filled with many memorable evocative and pianistically satisfying moments the pieces require power agility and finesse as well as musical sensitivity. The suite begins with The White Peacock a sensuous depiction of the exotic white bird. The second work Nightfall captures the stillness of dusk before gaining excitement and swirling to two powerful climaxes. The third piece The Fountain of the Acqua Paola in thetradition of Liszt's Fountains of the Villa d'Este and Ravel's Jeux d'eau brings to life the sound and shimmer of a famous Roman fountain. The last sketch Clouds not only depicts gently wafting clouds but also gusts of wind and bright rays of sunshine. The duration of the entire suite is slightly less than 20 minutes. This edition contains a short biography of Charles Griffes an overview of his compositional style and an analysis each work including a detailed study of form and performance considerations. Roman Sketches Op. 7 is one of 20th-century composer Charles Griffes' most popular works. This piano suite of four short pieces written between 1915 and 1916 illustrates Griffes' evolving tastes in incorporating modern devices into his compositions. Filled with many memorable evocative and pianistically satisfying moments the pieces require power agility and finesse as well as musical sensitivity. The suite begins with The White Peacock a sensuous depiction of the exotic white bird. The second work Nightfall captures the stillness of dusk before gaining excitement and swirling to two powerful climaxes. The third piece The Fountain of the Acqua Paola in thetradition of Liszt's Fountains of the Villa d'Este and Ravel's Jeux d'eau brings to life the sound and shimmer of a famous Roman fountain. The last sketch Clouds not only depicts gently wafting clouds but also gusts of wind and bright rays of sunshine. The duration of the entire suite is slightly less than 20 minutes. This edition contains a short biography of Charles Griffes an overview of his compositional style and an analysis each work including a detailed study of form and performance considerations.

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Popular composer Linda Niamath cleverly conveys some of the characteristic movements and unique features of ten favorite animals from around the world. Niamath's unique sound and musically thoughtful approach appeal to both students and teachers alike. Eight of the ten pieces are one-page piano miniatures allowing for short enjoyable supplementary assignments. Notes for the Teachers provide unique technical considerations for each selection.

An excellent study in shaping right-hand phrases the left hand of this early intermediate piece consists of harmonic fifths and broken chords. The pedal adds color and richness to the beautiful legato melody.

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