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Gillock, William : Album for chirdren Choral Prelude

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Music ID : 45145
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:pieces
Total Playing Time:1 min 50 sec
Copyright:Under Copyright Protection

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Author : Sugiura, Nanako

Last Updated: April 2, 2025
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

The beautiful resonance of the four-part texture is essential. For legato, it is crucial to connect notes using the fingers rather than relying on the pedal. Although the score indicates "with pedal," this instruction primarily serves to supplement the resonance and strongly implies recreating the acoustics of a church. Therefore, always strive to achieve legato with the fingers and maintain an awareness of the musical flow. While balancing chords is certainly important, it is equally crucial to pay attention to the horizontal flow of each voice part. In measures 1-2 and 9-10, where the soprano and bass move in parallel, aim for a sound that suggests closeness; conversely, in measures 3-4 and 10-11, the contrary motion should evoke a sense of expansion. Be mindful of the natural flow of the melody while clarifying the direction of the sound. Conceiving the phrase structure in units of 2-2-4 measures will lead to a performance with a sense of unity. At più f in measure 13, rather than forcing the sound with sheer power, envision increasing the resonance by leveraging the thickness of the sound, fully experiencing the dense sonorities in the right hand.

Measures 17-18 transition to E minor, with measures 19-20 forming a sequence thereof. In this section, it is advisable to cultivate an expression that suggests gentle narration. In contrast, measure 25 returns to G major, where a fresher and more brilliant sound can be perceived. For the subsequent più f, it is equally crucial to ensure the dense chords resonate fully.

In the 3/2 section marked 'Slower,' play while savoring the chords even more deeply, as if breathing with them. As the coda of this piece, it is essential to play with joy, enabling the performer to achieve a sense of satisfaction. While valuing the musical flow, strive for a heartfelt performance, maintaining awareness of a rich resonance until the very end.

Writer: Sugiura, Nanako

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