Ibert, Jacques - La cage de cristal (piano solo)

Jacques Ibert (1890-1962) studied at the Paris Conservatoire before embarking upon a successful composing career. Stories increased his popularity when it was published in the mid-1920s and it remainssignificant in the advanced pianist's repertoire.

This edition contains the eigth movement of Stories, La Cage De Cristal. It is marked 'a bit fast' and begins staccato and at a hightessitura. The movements of Ibert's Stories, including La Cage De Cristal, contain significant influences of Debussy and impressionism. Addressing a variety of musical aspectsandtechniques, Ibert's La Cage De Cristal is an exciting addition to the Piano repertoire.