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Hey folks, I need some input in regards to what impressionist era piece I should use in my program. My teacher suggested the first suite from "gardens in the rain" by Debussy. Any other thoughts?
My program: Beethoven sonata, brahms intermezzo, chopin etude, bach prelude and fugue, 3 gershwin preludes.
My teacher and I are trying to decide what the finale should be - either the preludes or an impressionist piece. Thanks!
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Impressionism in its varied forms did not end with Debussy and his time. Impressionism permeated the styles of many composers other than the first ones who worked with it. What about something by Frank Bridge or John Ireland ? Several of Ireland's works such as "In a May Morning", "Song of the Spring Tides" and "Chelsea Reach" are among the most evocative piano sounds I have ever heard.
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I like Debussy's Children's Corner. If you do one, make it Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum, as Golliwog's Cakewalk is a bit overplayed.
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Ted, do you know if any recordings of those pieces you mentioned exist on the web to download?
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To finish a programme, how about the Hills of Anacapri from Debussy Preludes Book 1, or, just a bit harder, Fireworks from book 2.
Glad you mentioned John Ireland, Ted.
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eccp19:
No, sorry, I'm not very familiar with downloads. I have the Naxos two CD set by John Linehan - excellent.
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Yes, I've always felt him to be underrated. Curiously, it seems he felt that way himself and was always complaining about it. Like many people I caught on to him through his "London Overture". His piano music has a powerful current of nostalgia, a longing for the inaccessible, which sentiment is out of fashion at the moment, along with many other musical properties I rather like !
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As an encore, my daughter always uses Granados Danza Espanola #2, and it always hits the spot. There are also lots of good Albeniz pieces, from slow to exciting.
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Ravel's Je D'eaux is a good crowd pleaser and a good end to your program, so is Debussy's similiar "Reflections in the Water" from Images book I. If those are too difficult for you, try a movement(s) from Sonatine by Ravel. Good luck with your recital!
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Might I suggest something by Griffes, or maybe Balakirev. Not Islamei, though. The second Scherzo is nice.
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I'd do Gershwin last.
For impressionistic piece, check out Mompou and Poulenc also.
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Kreisler! You'd call Poulenc impressionistic? Be very, very careful and look behind you. The ghost of Tristan Tzara still has his pistol!
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