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
- PDF DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE
PERISCOPES miniatures solo piano [Hard Copy]
BASIC INFORMATION
Item: Performance Score Format: Hard Copy Edition: 2nd Edition Copyright: Lior Navok Publisher: Lior Navok Music Pages: 41 Binding: Plastic Spiral Ink: Black & White Paper Size: DIN A4 / Letter PROGRAM NOTES
Program Notes:
Somewhere in the middle of an imaginary ocean, a friendly submarine extends its periscope to the surface on a mission of discovery. What awaits above the water? What will be seen? In Periscopes, I have depicted twelve distinct miniatures, each transporting the listener into a unique sonic world.
Movements:
1. Voyage
2. Howdy!
3. The Maiden and her Soldier…
4. Suspicious Fluids
5. A Dusky Fall
6. The Wondrous Park Carousel
7. Towards the Unknown
8. Awakening
9. The Garden behind the Gate
10. Cotton Candy Man
11. Before Farewell
12. Night Ride
Periscopes was generously commissioned in memory of Adele and John Gray.
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