The second Étude (from Book 1) by American composer & pianist Philip Glass is a thoughtful, dreamy, and evocative study written for the piano. I feel this piece really lends itself as a space for reflection & contemplation.
The composer's own comments on his Études (as found in the printed sheet music):
“The 'Twenty Études' for Piano were composed during the years from 1991 to 2012…. Book 1 (Etudes 1-10) had a twin objective- to explore a variety of tempi, textures, and piano techniques. At the same time, they were meant to serve as a pedagogical tool by which I would improve my own piano playing.... I learned a great deal about the piano and in the course of learning the music, I became a better player.... Book 1 & 2, taken together, suggest a real trajectory that includes a broad range of music and technical ideas”.
Jay Parte, Piano.
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