Berceuse, pour deux pianos

From: The American Music Teacher | Date: October 1, 2002| Author: | Copyright information

Berceuse, pour deux pianos, by Roman Maciejewski. PWM/Theodore Presser Company (588 N. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406), 2000. 10 pp., $11.95. Advanced.

The Berceuse is a wonderful introduction to the piano music of Roman Maciejewski, an undeservedly little-known composer. This exquisite lullaby for two pianos enchants both performer and listener with its naive, folk-like melody, lush harmonies and hypnotic rhythm.

Maciejewski wrote: "My harmonic means are based on the natural acoustic phenomenon of the overtones. The long row of overtones provides unlimited possibilities of variations ...

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