30 minutes; for Solo Piano.

 

A collection of brief études with varying difficulty and styles. Infused with wit and charm, each of these 2-3 minute pieces focuses on a different interval. These pieces can be performed individually, in any combination, or in their entirety as a full cycle.

​

I. minor second

II. major second

III. minor third

IV. major third

V. perfect fourth

VI. tri-tone

VII. perfect fifth

VIII. minor sixth

IX. major sixth

X. minor seventh

XI. major seventh

XII. octave

 

Premiered in 1999 by pianist Richard Mercier.

​