Yamada, Kōsaku : SEIFUKU 2
Work Overview
Instrumentation:Piano Solo
Genre:Various works
Copyright:Public Domain
Commentary (2)
Author : Maruyama, Yoko
Last Updated: April 18, 2018
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Author : Maruyama, Yoko
Composed in July 1917, consecutively with "Seifuku I," this work is dedicated to Etsuko Terasaki. Therefore, it is considered to be a set with "Seifuku I." Regarding the work's title, please refer to the commentary for "Seifuku I."
In contrast to "Seifuku I," which is characterized by complex harmonies, improvisation, and irregularity, "Seifuku II" is supported by a barcarolle-like accompaniment, resulting in a work with a higher overall sense of unity than "Seifuku I."
Author : Maruyama, Yoko
Last Updated: April 18, 2018
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Author : Maruyama, Yoko
Seifuku 1 and Seifuku 2 were composed successively in July, 1917 and dedicated to Etsuko Terasaki. Therefore, this work is probably a pair to the Seifuku 2 (Petit-poème 2). About the title, see “Petit-poème 1” above.
While Petit-poème 1 is characterized with the complexed harmony, improvisatory passages and irregular structure, Petit-poème 2, based on the barcarolle-like accompaniment, shows more regularity and unity at a whole.