Snow Moon: A Piano Sonata
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (514 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1468098896 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 56 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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* Tim Smith of the Baltimore Sun calls Ferrante's music "focused and colorfulwith an unexpected, decidedly poetic touch.". Inspired by Louis Simpson's wondrous and dreamlike poem, The Troika, this remarkable, new piano sonata by composer Damon Ferrante (2014 Simkins Award Winner) is a thrilling addition to the repertory!* This fiery and lyrical piano sonata blends the Classical and Romantic styles of Beethoven, Liszt, Chopin, and Schumann with modern, highly colorful melodies, polyphony, and rhythms--from gestures evocative of falling snow to a w
He has a narrative gene that allows him to write music like a novelist." Daniel Mark Epstein, award-winning music writer"From the first few notes in the opening movement, one is immediately captivated; thrown into a musical landscape of mystery and passion, its melody satiates every perceptual organ in the body and the mindand, without question epitomizes the intrigue of human expression, taken to its deepest depths by Ferrante." Stephan Dalal, WKCR-FM . The Baltimore Sun calls Ferrante's music "focused and colorfulwith an unexpected, decidedly poetic touch" and "ebullient and full of shifts of direction." "If the tune has the elegance of traditional opera, the harmoni
He lives in New York City. . Damon Ferrante is a composer whose works have been performed in concert halls throughout North America and Europe. He writes operas, orchestral music, film and dance scores, chamber music, and for piano and guitar
Great Piano Music The Snow Moon Piano Sonata showcases four movements each filled with thrilling, virtuosic, colorful and poetic writings. The rhythmic play as well as timbre exploration make the composition an excellent addition to the modern piano sonata repertoire. If you're up for the challenge, Snow Moon is the right piece for you.. "Classical with a twist" according to *batteries not included. Very detailed arrangement for the intermediate through advanced player. The book itself is of high quality and the print is easy to read, and although I would have preferred a spiral binding or similar, I understand the limitations of publishing (everyone can't be G. Schirmer). The music is an original composition, and I would describe it as a fairly modern take on 19th-century piano repertoire, with some sonic landscapes that remind me of electronic music of the 1970's. The four movements are well thought out and the parts range in difficulty from fa. "A Magnificent Musical Journey" according to William Staff. Snow Moon Sonata, by esteemed composer Damon Ferrante is a mystical and emotional musical journey on the piano. From the first few notes in the opening movement, one is immediately captivated; thrown into a musical landscape of mystery and passion, its melody satiates every perceptual organ in the body and the mind. Through the ears, Snow Moon's elation invariably protracts to the heart. This Sonata is powerful for many reasons. It inspires a simple and basic notion of what it means to be human. And, without question epitomizes the intrigue of human e