Sea Image

Jardins sous la pluie to zachwyt ogrodami w deszczu francuskiego kompozytora - Claude Debussy. Utwór ten jest imitacją spadajacych kropel deszczu rozbijających się o liście ogrodów. Twórczość Debussyego skierowała świat muzyki na nowe choryzonty. Używane wobec niej określenie Impresjonizm, nie oddaje bogactwa jego twórczości, odnosi się tylko do jednego z jej aspektów. Kryją się w jego muzyce niemal wszystkie tendencje muzyki XX wieku.

Les Petites Images is a perfect introduction to Jennifer Linn's popular intermediate-level book in French style, Les Petites Impressions. Like that book, the seven solos in this easier collection in impressionist style evoke detailed images of the titles. Although these solos are at a late-elementary level, there are quite a few easy-sounds-hard gems in this book that will make those younger students sound very accomplished. Early-intermediate students may also find these pieces very enjoyable to learn or read through. To familiarize students with notation found in Debussy and Ravel, titles have been written in French with English subtitles: expressive instructions are in French as well, and a glossary is provided in the introductory pages. Level: Late-Elementary piano solos (Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Level 3); Keys: F, C; Meters: 4/4, 2/2, 6/8; Range: full staff and leger lines; Note Values: whole notes to eighth notes; Technical features: remains mainly in 5-finger patterns or slightly extended hand poisions; some double thirds; some interlocked h. pos. (R above L in same register), legato pedal, pedal points. Length: 2-4 pages long. Average performance time: 1 minute, 30 seconds.

This collection was inspired by the sheer beauty of the American landscape and the ongoing pioneer spirit which continues to shape our great nation. The vivid sound images in each piece keep a pedagogical purpose always at hand, with the pianistic challenges providing practical techniques to prepare the late-intermediate to early-advanced pianist for the beloved masterworks of Debussy, Ravel, Griffes, or Copland. Perfect material for recitals, these pieces are 3-6 pages in length. 6 Solos: Midnight Skiing • On The Horizon • Sea Breeze • Soaring • Spirit Of The West • Wilderness Morning.

Alicia Jonas Second Sonatina conjures a fantastic world of sound and image. Her musical language takes delight in new textures and sonorities yet resonates with a deep sinsitivity to her native Poland, creating a blend that is elegant, at times powerful yet always decisively American. From the crisp and agile passage work, suggesting an eariy morning subway ride in New York City, to the laziness of a late - night dinner - perhaps induced by excess oftoo much food and good wine after a long day - to the raucous and rambunctious cacophony of Seattle's famous Pike Place Market, this composition evokes such wonderful pictures presented in a musical work of notable craft. [Jonathan Dawe]

Lista utworów:
Sonatina nr 2 - cz. I - Zgiełk wczenym rankiem w nowojorskim metrze (Jonas Alicja)
Sonatina nr 2 - cz. II - Wieczorna biesiada (Jonas Alicja)
Sonatina nr 2 - cz. III - Sen o rybnym targu w Seattle (Jonas Alicja)