The Twelve Chinese Zodiac Animals, Book 1

Description

Inspired by the Chinese Zodiac animals, Ho tailored this book of twelve piano compositions to the educational needs of students in Levels 2 to 7 of the Royal Conservatory of Music Piano Series. Ho devoted much time to researching the animals” legends, personality traits, and cultural significance, as well as their distinguishing physical languages so as to capture their musical spirit and recreate their physical/gestural languages in pianistic form. In addition, he incorporates many sounds, harmonies, and performance techniques learned from his years of researching (and composing for) Chinese traditional instruments.

Contents:

1. Mischievous Mouse
2. Little Ox
3. Dance of the Tiger Cubs
4. Prancing Bunny
5. Little Dragon
6. Playful Snakelets
7. The Happy Foal
8. Sleepy Lamob
9. Monkey See, Monkey Do
10. The Dancing Cockerel
11. The Wandering Puppy
12. Gentle Piglet