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Le Portrait de Daisy Hamilton, Opus 140, Volumes 1 and 2.(Book review)
Le Portrait de Daisy Hamilton, Opus 140, Volumes 1 and 2, by Charles Koechlin, edited and arranged for piano by Robert Orledge. Schott Music Edition, distributed by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (www.musicdispatch.com; (800) 637-285), 2007. 36 and 35 pp. respectively. $17.95 each
Exploring the two-volume set of Le Portrait de Daisy Hamilton (1934-38) by Charles Koechlin proved to be a continually interesting musical journey.
Infatuated with the British-born film star Lilian Harvey (alias Daisy Hamilton), Koechlin wrote 89 short works revealing his impressions of both the woman and the actress. Although these pieces are not assigned a particular instrumentation, 24 of them are an obvious fit for performance by solo piano; these works are contained within these two books.
This edition contains a preface by Robert Orledge that offers enlightening background information on the composer, his inspiration and method of composition, and valuable comments on the music itself. Clear notation and a generous note size provide a superior page that is a delight to read. Several of the pieces are non-barred; however, the editor has provided helpful ...
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Source: HighBeam Research, Le Portrait de Daisy Hamilton, Opus 140, Volumes 1 and 2.(Book review)