Souvenir Chest, Book II

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 is individually 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 2 was commissioned by Mr. Barry Snyder of New York City, New York. Additional financial support was provided by the School of Music at Stetson University, Timothy Peter, Dean. SOUVENIR CHEST, BOOK II includes the second group of 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.