Persichetti: Poems for Piano, Op. 14 - Volume 3

Description

The third and final volume of short pieces inspired by poetic images, from one of America's most admired and influential composers. Though technically and harmonically challenging, these pieces should not be overlooked by amateurs in search of modern material or teachers who want to freshen their outlook and remain in touch with the wellsprings of contemporary musical thought. For colleges, conservatories, all skilled pianists.

Pieces

• Rear its frondings sighing in aetherial folds, Op. 14, No. 1
• Listen! Can you hear the antic melody of fear those two anxious feet are playing?, Op. 14, No. 2
• Puffed out and marching upon a blue sky, Op. 14, No. 3
• And hung like those top jewels of the night, Op. 14, No. 4
• Each gay dunce shall lend a hand, Op. 14, No. 5