Music Resource Item Type Metadata
Composer
Pierre-Petit (1922-2000).
Gender
Male
Work
Theme et Variations. Paris: Max Eschig.
Duration
6 minutes
Description
This piece was composed in 1976 for the annual Paris Conservatory Concours. The music is pitch-centric and characteristic of the mid-century style of composers such as Milhaud and Satie. A rather angular and sardonic theme is followed by six very imaginative variations, culminating in a challenging tarantella. Considering the nature and purpose of this piece, it is not as daunting as might be imagined, and ascends “only” to Eb5.
Discography
U. of Wisconsin-Madison School of Music CD Marc Vallon
Reference
The Double Reed 31/2, p. 136.
Date Range of Work
1976