Copland, The Cat and the Mouse

Aaron Copland’s “Scherzo Humoristique,” written in 1920, is indeed musically humorous as it depicts the skittering rodent and sinister feline in a demanding, but very enjoyable etude setting, using complex 1/16 note patterns, glissando, grace notes, chromatic scale work, and a generous use of the entire keyboard. There are sudden shifts in tempo and dynamics, and the performer tells a definite story, albeit without narration. Large hand reaches, sometimes 9ths, are required on some of the full block chords. A Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selection. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection.

Additional Information

SKU#: 00-16736
UPC: 038081175409
ISBN-10: 0739007947
ISBN-13: 9780739007945
Series: Alfred Masterwork Edition
Secondary Category: Piano Solo
Format: Sheet
Page Count: 8
Contributors: By Aaron Copland / ed. Jane Magrath
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