Rebikov: Silhouettes (Nine Childhood Pictures for the Piano, Op. 31)

Description

These character pieces are among Rebikov's most popular piano works. Many of the selections utilize the sustaining pedal to create sometimes nebulous and often dissonant effects. This collection provides intermediate students with an effective and valuable introduction to Impressionistic music.

Contents:
• Children Skating [Op. 31, No. 1]
• Evening in the Meadow [Op. 31, No. 5]
• Little Girl Rocking Her Doll [Op. 31, No. 7]
• Playing Soldiers [Op. 31, No. 4]
• Shepherd Playing on His Pipe [Op. 31, No. 8]
• The Mother by the Cradle [Op. 31, No. 3]
• The Sprite [Op. 31, No. 6]
• The Strolling Musicians [Op. 31, No. 2]
• The Witch in the Forest [Op. 31, No. 9]