The recording above was played by me.

Romantic Miniatures for Piano Volume Two

1: Sarabande from Celebration Suite (2006)
2: Gigue from Celebration Suite (2006)
3: Distant Lands, Prelude for LH (2007)

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Gigue
From Celebration Suite for Louise Bunce

'Celebration Suite' is a suite of dance pieces that I am writing for Louise Bunce for various occasions such as birthdays. The set will eventually have 5-6 movements and will form the first set of pieces for my second book of 'Romantic Miniatures for Piano'.

So far, a Sarabande has been composed and the finale Gigue, which were both written for Louise's birthday on the 29/10/06.

The Gigue was started on the 4/10/06 and worked on in my lunch breaks - being completed on the 28/10/06. The piece uses the rhythmic style found in Hindemith's final to his flute sonata. The piece is easily of Grade Viii standard as the speed and jumps make it quite difficult to play.

The piece opens with a chordal pattern divided between the hands. This builds to a climax before the main theme enters. The main them (b9) is fanfare-like and features throughout the piece in various guises. A secondary theme is introduced in bar 17 before the main theme returns to close the first section. The second section is contrapuntal and develops the themes and motifs used thus far. The main theme returns in an altered version (b71) leading into the coda (b95).

You can view the score on my Sibelius website by clicking here. If you wish to purchase the score, please email me for a price list. Upon receipt of the fee, a PDF of the score will be emailed to the purchaser.