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Incantations
By John Peterson
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10 pieces for piano solo. Advanced level of difficulty
Incantations is a set of ten evocative piano pieces that are intended to be musical representations of a variety of experiences taken from everyday life. While the concept for each piece originated in experiences from my own life, I do feel the essence of these experiences is something common enough to be recognisable, and thus able to be appreciated, by almost everyone.
Why the title ‘Incantations’? An ‘incantation’ is usually understood to be a type of formula that can be either spoken, sung or chanted, and which is intended to have a magical effect on a particular person (or even on particular objects), and it can also be something that is performed during ceremonial rituals or prayers. I think that music, in general, has many of these same qualities: music of all styles and genres can affect us personally in vividly evocative, deeply emotional, and sometimes even in remarkable and unexpected ways and, as such, I feel music can have a type of ‘magical’ or transformative effect upon us as individuals. Thus, for me, these piano pieces have an evocative power much like the inherent power of an incantation. I have also chosen to interpret the word ‘incantation’ as referring to a melody, or a melodic fragment, that is repeated not only in order to enhance its effectiveness, but also to support the generative qualities that enable its mystical powers. Thus, I have grouped these ten disparate pieces under the singular title of ‘Incantations’ because they are all based, in one form or another, on quite small amounts of melodic material that is not only repeated but is also constantly varied and expanded upon within a variety of melodic, harmonic and rhythmic contexts.
- 1. Performing a Solemn Ritual, c.3'20
- 2. Falling Under a Spell (Enchantment), c.4'05
- 3. Riding the Waves, c.3'35
- 4. Entering the Great Cathedral, c.3'55
- 5. Running the Gauntlet, c.4'20
- 6. Amid the Chaos: an Invocation, c.3'30
- 7. City of Industry, c.4'40
- 8. Across the Oceans (Deep and Blue), c.5'20
- 9. In the Twilight, c.4'10
- 10. Rush Hour, c.4'30
Composed 2022
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Incantations Wirr116 CD recorded by Jeanell Carrigan in available online
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Ingratiatingly Friendly Ghost, The
By Gina Ismene Chitty
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For solo piano, c.3'35. Grade 7/8
The opening higher pitched flourish is almost immediately answered by a markedly contrasting and deeper voice. The juxtaposition of these divergent sonorities, the unfolding of germinally related thematic motives and the changing effects in the slightly “jazzical” tonality represent the interjections of the playful ghost. The contrasting higher and deeper sonorities of this piece which reflect this imagery should be played with gaiety as well as an artistic sensitivity. The damper pedal should be used to sustain some of the bass sounds, but care should be taken not to blur the changing chordal tonalities scattered throughout this humorous piece.
Composed 2022
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Innocence Lost
By Learne Faint
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Solo piano, c. 7'36. Grade: DiplomaA pedagogically challenging yet poetic Etude. It presents elements of the Modern Romantic idiom – minimalism, dissonance and syncopation, whilst remaining lyrical. Detailed articulation creates divergent additive rhythms, which are played in opposing hands, without the change of time signatures. The use of repeated patterning assists in developing the skills to overcome these technical difficulties. This poignant piece unfolds layer by layer, as it builds in both intensity and complexity. Sensitive use of rubato and pedal is required throughout.
Composed 2018
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Inquieto
By Brennan Keats
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To calm a restless left hand for piano, or solo piano, c.3'20
- Certificate of Performance, Level 2, AMEB Piano for Leisure Syllabus
- Genre: Neo Classical 21stC.
- Date of Composition: 2016
- Tempo Agitato con passione, crochet equals 100. A work designed to display strong technique and explore the sonorous of the instrument.
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Inscrutable Cat, The
By Gina Ismene Chitty
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For piano, c4'15 Advanced level of difficulty
This is a communicative and evocative piece which captures the unfathomable and somewhat mysterious disposition of cats in general. The piece comprises a blend of jazz and contemporary classical music with the opening right hand motivic harmonies somewhat in limbo, not settling or resolving.
Composed 2021Download samples
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Inspirations Book 2
By Learne Faint
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Solo piano. Level 6 - 8
A collection of six inspirational of piano pieces featuring a wide variety of pattern friendly styles to capture the imagination of all ages.
These pieces designed to be used as performance pieces to further develop and consolidate sound technical and pedagogical concepts through use of patterning. The book encompasses varying styles and genres of music which embrace both lyricism and dissonance.
Composed 2023
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Intermezzo in Db
By Phillip Wilcher
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Solo piano, c.2'40. Grade 8
Composed 2010.
Recorded by Jeanell Carringan on Wind Chimes (Wirr 049) available online
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Intermezzo, for Left Hand
By Miriam Hyde
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Solo piano for the Left Hand, c.2'50. Grade 8
Composed 1945
Other left hand pieces by the composer are also available
- Concert Waltz for Left Hand (Grade 5)
- Rhapsodic Study for Left Hand (Grade 7-8)
- Left Hand Study (Grade 5)
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ISMN 979072040148
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By Miriam Hyde
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Piano solo, c. 1'50. Grade 7Composed 1969
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Jeux à Deux
By May Howlett
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Scored for two pianos, c.6'40. Grade 8 and above.A playful conversation between two pianos - echoes the games people play, chasing each other in a display of various styles, moods and modes. Different musical genres, from the elegant waltz, to a raunchy slow boogie are wrapped in a fabric of contemporary tonal themes, the main protagonists in these “games”. Composed 1988.
Two scores for hard copy purchase
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Kaleidoscope
By Miriam Hyde
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Piano Solo, c. 1'15. Grade AMusAComposed 1929
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Key Connections
By Betty Beath
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Solo piano, c.1'50. Grade: DiplomaThe piece will keep the performer on full alert: the 5/4 time-signature with other changes of meter thrown in, unusual chromaticism, uneven phrase lengths, busy articulation and surprising dynamic changes, all to be executed at top speed. It is well worth the effort, as the outcome will be an exhilarating performance!
Composed 2010
Edited and recorded by Katie Zhukov for the Wirripang Australian Piano Anthology, Book 3 available online
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