Piano - Late Intermediate
SKU: AP.48033
Composed by Dennis
Alexander. Duet or Duo;
Graded Standard
Repertoire; Piano Suite;
Solo Small Ensembles.
Recital Suite Series.
Form: Suite. Recital.
Book. 12 pages. Alfred
Music #00-48033.
Published by Alfred Music
(AP.48033).
ISBN
9781470642716. UPC:
038081554600.
English.
The three
movements of Spring
Promises highlight the
energy of spring that
follows a long winter.
The first movement, A
Garden's Promise,
features a lyrical melody
line over a chord
progression that includes
a descending bass line.
It portrays the beauty of
the flowers that begin to
appear with the warmer
weather. Staccato fifths
and grace notes suggest
the image of Soft Rains
in the A section of the
second movement. Triplets
in the B section give a
stronger sense of
movement. The final
movement---Spring
Fever!---is a rondo that
uses root position and
second inversion chords
in a lively setting. The
staccato chords alternate
with more lyrical lines
to provide contrast.
Omi
