Distant Memories (Alexina Louie) Flashcards
date
1982
whole work
Music for Piano (#3 = DM)
structure
ABCB1A1 (Arch form) A = senza mizura B = quasi berceuse C = piu mosso B1 = a tempo A1 = senza misura
A
notated in real time on the score (indicated in minutes and seconds). Unusual flared beaming (from slow to as fast as possible). contemporary notation (note heads without stems). Improvised effect (fermatas, irregular note groupings, poco rit)
B
uses metered notation (time sig and metronome markings provided). Time sig changes frequently. Harmonically static (LH interval never changes). play with a “gently rocking motion”. simple innocent effect
C
Triple meter maintained throughout. New tempo indication calls for more forward motion. First appearance of homophonic texture. More harmonic interest (bass line changes to support melodic motion)
technical challenges
requires direction and improvisatory style, rapid passages, chromaticism