This is a collection of 36 piano pieces dating from 1995 to 2002. At times enigmatic, at others direct, the writing captures and reflects a myriad of moods, revealing Skempton's highly original voice. Although most of the pieces were composed for seasoned performers, they are suitable for any pianist seeking worthwhile and imaginative contemporary repertoire.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
Many of the Images (1989) might attract any Grade 5 plus pianist seeking an alternative to Bach Inventions, and each of the 11 Reflections reflects on something real - a chord, a sequence, a mood - and then stops when most such music drifts into self-indulgence . . . Like a chef at the top of his game, he always leaves you wanting more yet satisfied with what you 've had. * Pianist Magazine, April 20 * Howard Skempton is a composer I have admired for some time. These pieces are short, to the point, and truly beautiful. His preoccupation with sound rather than technical complexities make all works in this volume available to grade 4-7 players and the concise musical nature of his pieces should encourage teachers to include them in their work. * MMA Ensemble Jan 05 * The only virtuoso piece is one for Gutman, Octaves, otherwise most depend on rhythmic wit and the ability to create atmosphere; an easily accessible face of 20th century piano writing. * Pamela Lidiard, EPTA Piano Professional, Jan 05 *
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Maße
Höhe: 311 mm
Breite: 231 mm
Dicke: 3 mm
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978-0-19-373697-9 (9780193736979)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Born in Chester in 1947, Howard Skempton has worked as a composer, accordionist, and music publisher. Renowned for the distinctive clarity of his musical language, he has composed over 300 pieces, many of which are miniatures for solo piano or accordion. His orchestral and instrumental works have been recorded by, among others, the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Ensemble Bash. In recent years, Skempton has concentrated increasingly on writing vocal and choral music; his choral commissions include works for the BBC Singers and the Belfast Philharmonic Society. He is currently an Honorary Professor of Music at De Montfort University.
Bolt from the blue ; Decision Time ; Ecossaise ; Eighteen Golden Bars for Julian ; Familiar ; Gestalt ; Goldsmiths ; Guitar Caprice ; Horham ; Leamington Spa ; Liebeslied ; Lyric Study ; Memorial Prelude ; Monogram ; Octaves ; Penumbra ; Rameau Variation ; Reflections 1-11 ; Resister ; Scorrevole ; Starlight ; Three Nocturnes ; Two Pinter Poems ; Zwischenspiel
