Three Preludes for Piano by Elena Ruehr Piano Solo - Digital Sheet Music

Preludes for Piano

Preludes for Piano The first two preludes were written in homage to the Debussy Preludes; the titles at the end in the manuscripts. They were inspired by the shores of Lake Superior in northern Michigan. The third prelude, Swing Set, is a virtuosic prelude which uses a twelve tone row in a playful way, first outlining it as a swinging bass line with counter rhythms that recall musical styles as diverse as Minimalism and Romanticism. Gin Fizz- This rollicking blues-inspired piece is lighthearted and fun. In C, Too - This piece uses the familiar pedal point of the repeated note C, but also channels Ragtime, and contains a few quotes from other works. Music, Pink and Blue was inspired by the Georgia O’Keeffe painting of the same name. Contents: Three Preludes for Piano    I. Solitary Figure at Water’s Edge    II. A Storm Approaches Land    III. Swing Set Gin Fizz In C, Too Music, Pink and Blue