Alfred Publishing Histoires - Ibert/Hinson/Nelson - Piano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands) - Book

Composer: Jacques Ibert
Editors: Maurice Hinson, Allison Nelson
Format: Book
Instrumentation: Piano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands)
Level: Early Advanced

Originally composed as a set of 10 piano solos in 1922, this edition of Histoires (Stories) contains five of those pieces that the composer arranged for piano duet (one piano, four hands) in 1931. The music reflects Ibert's wonderful ability to develop musical pictures in snapshot form and displays characteristics of both Neoclassical and Impressionistic styles. Includes a glossary of French musical terms. "The Crystal Cage" and "The Little White Donkey" are Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selections.

Contents:

• I. La meneuse de tortues d'or (The Girl Leading the Golden Turtles)
• II. Le petit ane blanc (The Little White Donkey)
• III. A Giddy Girl
• IV. La cage de cristal (The Crystal Cage)
• V. Le cortege de Balkis (The Procession of Balkis)