Souvenir Chest, Book I

Description

Piano — My Souvenir Chest—“reminders of the past”—is an ongoing collection of short, contrasting studies ranging in duration from about one to seven minutes. They celebrate pianists whose artistry I respect and whose friendships I relish. In addition, each segment of the full set isindividually dedicated to young colleagues and friends with whom I work. Their collective energy, knowledge and wit continue to foster my own love for the art I revere.The emotional nature of each piece changes extensively and—whether they dress in garb that is comical, angry, jazz-pop inflected, “academic” or sedate—they are all musics instigated by the sounds of my personal remembrances.Book I was commissioned by Mr. Sean Kennard of Deland, Florida. Additional financial support was provided by the School of Music at Stetson University, Timothy Peter, Dean. SOUVENIR CHEST, BOOK I includes the first 5 gems in Hodkinson's ongoing collection of short, contrasting studies ranging in duration from 1 to 7 minutes. The emotional nature of each piece varies extensively and — whether they dress in garb that is comical, angry, jazz-pop inflected, “academic,” or sedate — they are all instigated by the sounds of the composer's personal remembrances.