Igor Korneitchouk
The King of Hearts
Duration: 8'
Solos:
piano
The King of Hearts
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Work introduction
These are ten short keyboard pieces written by the composer for his two young children who were just beginning their musical studies on the piano. Each piece has a whimsical, playful title, some with lyrics that can be sung along with the piano, and each easily identifiable with emotions or images for children. Generally speaking the pieces progress in difficulty, but also showcase aspects of music theory, such as the difference between major and minor modes, contrary motion, variation, imitation, even bi-tonality, etc. The pieces include three which are simple variations of the final piece, the theme. These movements are, in order:
1) The King of Hearts (Variation 3)
2) Of Icy Lands
3) Puzzle
4) Sleepy Head (Variation 2)
5) A Little Happy Change
6) Come On, Dance!
7) The Hunt (Variation 1)
8) Happy Dance
9) The Tumbler
10) Chorale (Theme from Mother's Album)