Jacques Ibert: La Cage De Cristal: Piano: Instrumental Work

Jacques Ibert (1890-1962) studied at the Paris Conservatoire before embarking upon a successful composing career. Stories increased his popularity when it was published in the mid-1920s and it remains significant in the advanced pianist's repertoire. This edition contains the eigth movement of Stories  La Cage De Cristal. It is marked 'a bit fast' and begins staccato and at a high tessitura. The movements of Ibert's Stories including La Cage De Cristal contain significant influences of Debussy and impressionism. Addressing a variety of musical aspects andtechniques Ibert's La Cage De Cristal is an exciting addition to the Piano repertoire.