Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998788 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 20th Century,Contemporary,Standards. Score. 4 pages. Robert A. Howard #6009611. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998788). The church of All Saints Tudeley, outside Maidstone in Kent (England) has stained glass windows like few other churches. Fairly unusually, all of the current windows were designed by a single person, the great Russian twentieth-century artist Marc Chagall. They make for a dazzling spectacle in that small church, as they are characterised by strong, bold colours. However, behind their commissioning lies a heart-wrenching true story as they commemorate the tragic death of a young local girl in a boating accident. This piano piece aims to reflect some of the poignancy of these images. The work is characterised by a constant ostinato pedal (a repeated pattern on a single note). Around this, various triadic harmonies are juxtaposed, as the piece gradually makes what may be interpreted as a 'heavenly' ascent in pitch to the piano's highest register. The piece is highly accessible and is appropriate for most standards of pianist, including students and advanced players.
