Hiawatha - Wilson, Stanley - Solo Piano

Twelve pieces by Stanley Wilson describing a lines from Longfellow's famous poem Hiawatha. By use of modal keys the composer achieves dignity and colour, while keeping the music accessible for new learners. Suggested grade 0-1.

Stanley Wilson gained an open scholarshiop to study composition at the Royal College of Music and spent most of his career as Director of Music at Dulwich College. His piano albums show his gift for writing perfect miniature programmes, each album representing a story is told with unfailing truth and extraordinary economy of line.

1. The Wigwam
2. Hiawatha's Childhood
3. The Squirrel in the Trees
4. Gitche Gumee, Big-Sea-Water
5. The Wedding Feast
6. Minnehaha, Laughing Water
7. Pau-Puk-Keewis
8. The Beggar's Dance
9. Iagoo, The Great Boaster
10. The Mountains of the Prairie
11. The Wild Flowers of the Forest
12. A Tale of Wonder