PERISCOPES
for solo piano
Solo Piano Miniatures Cycle
Periscopes (2009) by Lior Navok is a 30-minute collection of twelve miniatures for solo piano. Imagined as a friendly submarine rising to the ocean’s surface to discover new worlds, each movement reveals a distinct sonic landscape—from whimsical scenes to introspective moments. Commissioned in memory of Adele and John Gray, the work invites performers and listeners into a richly textured, imaginative journey across varied musical terrains, serving as an exceptional addition to the repertoire of modern miniatures solo piano literature.
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About the Music
Periscopes (2009) is a 30-minute collection of 12 miniatures solo piano works, inspired by a friendly submarine exploring the ocean surface. Each movement offers a distinct, imaginative, and colorful vignette, ranging from playful to atmospheric. This collection provides pianists with a diverse, character-driven repertoire, making it an excellent choice for recitals, auditions, and modern
programming.
Inspired by a friendly submarine's journey, these twelve miniatures explore unique sonic worlds and stories.
Movements:
- Voyage
- Howdy!
- The Maiden and her Soldier…
- Suspicious Fluids
- A Dusky Fall
- The Wondrous Park Carousel
- Towards the Unknown
- Awakening
- The Garden behind the Gate
- Cotton Candy Man
- Before Farewell
- Night Ride
Periscopes was generously commissioned in memory of Adele and John Gray.
Specifications
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Year Composed: 2009
- Instrumentation: Solo Piano
Product Information
- Hard Copy (Score)
- Condition: New 1st Edition score
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