The Cat and the Mouse - Copland (Magrath) (NFMC 2020-24)
The Cat and the Mouse composed by Aaron Copland (1900-1990). Edited by Jane Magrath. For solo piano. Masterworks; Piano Solo; Solo. Alfred Masterworks Editions. Early Advanced level piece for the Piano Solo event with the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) Festivals Bulletin 2008-2009-2010. 20th Century. SMP Level 10 (Advanced); NFMC Level: Musically Advanced Class 1. Single piece. Standard notation and fingerings (does not include words to the songs). 7 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.16736).
ISBN 0739007947. With standard notation and
fingerings (does not include words to the songs). 20th Century. 9x12 inches.
Aaron Copland's "Scherzo Humoristique," written in 1920, is indeed musically humorous as it depicts the skittering rodent and sinister feline in a demanding, but very enjoyable etude setting, using complex 1/16 note patterns, glissando, grace notes, chromatic scale work, and a generous use of the entire keyboard. There are sudden shifts in tempo and dynamics, and the performer tells a definite story, albeit without narration. Large hand reaches, sometimes 9ths, are required on some of the full block chords. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection.
List/syllabus: Federation Festivals 2020-2024
