Rocherolle, Eugenie Ricau : Reverie
Work Overview
First Publisher:Belwin Mills
Instrumentation:Piano Solo
Genre:Various works
Total Playing Time:3 min 00 sec
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Author : Nishihara, Masaki
Last Updated: October 4, 2023
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Author : Nishihara, Masaki
Homage to Debussy. The title is identical to "Rêverie". Based on a Debussy-esque foundation, as if veiled in a faint gauze, it also incorporates a fresh contemporary sensibility. While honkadori (allusion/parody) of existing famous pieces challenges the creator's artistic background and carries the risk of revealing a shallow foundation if mishandled, Rocherolle, without any pretense, harmonizes respect for the master with his own individuality. In comparison with Debussy's "Rêverie," it gives the impression of suppressing sweet romanticism in favor of bringing delicate and melancholic expressions to the forefront. While Debussy's whole-tone scale is a technique that divides opinion, here meticulous care has been taken to make it blend seamlessly for any listener, for instance, by dissolving the whole-tone scale into delicate arpeggiated chords. The difficulty level is comparable to Czerny Op. 299 (Czerny 40). Complex modulations, interpretation of accidentals, and non-standard arpeggio playing are challenging. Dedicated to Kimberly Blair Condron.