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Rocherolle, Eugenie Ricau : Christmas for Two

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Music ID : 81433
Publication Year:2000
First Publisher:Belwin-Mills Publishing Corp.
Instrumentation:Piano Ensemble 
Genre:pieces
Total Playing Time:10 min 00 sec

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Author : Nishihara, Masaki

Last Updated: November 15, 2022
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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.

One of the numerous Christmas collections (11 for solo piano, 4 for piano four-hands) composed by Rocherolle with various conceptual approaches. This particular volume features arrangements of Christmas carols and gospels for piano four-hands. While some pieces may initially appear sparse in texture, the inherent charm of four-hand playing becomes evident when two performers combine their parts, resulting in a perfectly balanced and complete sound. Much can be learned from the delicate four-hand writing, which employs only meticulously chosen notes. Pietro Yon's (organ teacher of David Del Tredici) "Gesù Bambino" (When Blossoms Flowered Mid the Snows), composed in 1917, is a relatively recent carol from the 20th century. A notable feature is the simultaneous presentation of two carols midway through the piece, faithfully reflecting the original composition. Despite a somewhat understated selection of pieces, the collection is replete with profoundly moving masterpieces. It is well-suited for inclusion in both lessons and recitals.

Contents

  • No. 1 The Twelve Days of Christmas (Sonatina Style) Con Spirito 4/4 C major Dedicated to Barbara and Ted Ross
  • No. 2 It Came Upon the Midnight Clear With a lilt 3/4 B-flat major Dedicated to Nancy and Raford Hulan
  • No. 3 In the Bleak Midwinter (Holst) Gently flowing 4/4 F major In memory of Roger Lepoutre
  • No. 4 Go Tell It on the Mountain (Gospel) With a beat 4/4 G major Dedicated to Jane and Cecil Morgan
  • No. 5 Gesù Bambino (When Blossoms Flowered Mid the Snows) (Pietro Yon) Serenely 12/8 D major Dedicated to Debbie and Joe Kirby

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