North Dakota: The Peace Garden State

《北达科他州》的三个乐章： 北达科他：和平花园之州》的三个乐章捕捉到了这个北方州的精神。在《蜿蜒的密苏里》这首多音速、3/4 拍的大气乐曲中，轻柔的伴奏和缠绵的旋律描绘了密苏里河，让人联想到《体操舞曲》。对比鲜明的中段采用了出人意料的和声和平行移动的三和弦，将乐章推向了一个雄伟的高潮，随后开头的旋律再次出现，乐章悄然结束。相比之下，《黑金拉格舞曲》是一首欢快的拉格泰姆舞曲，捕捉到了现代美国原油淘金热的激情。旋律中活泼的切分音和俏皮的姿态让人联想到该地区繁荣的人口。在组曲的最后，《和平花园》描绘了位于美国和加拿大边境的国际和平花园。悠长、沉思的旋律和在双手间穿梭的下行琶音营造出这一乐章的宁静氛围。不断变化的节拍和调号为学生们带来了音乐上的挑战，而钢琴演奏模式则让学生们得心应手。黑金抹布》和《和平花园》是联邦音乐节 2016-2020 年的精选曲目"

作曲家: Tom Gerou
乐器: Piano
出版社: Alfred Music
难度: Late Intermediate;
原文简介:
The three movements of North Dakota: The Peace Garden State capture the spirit of this northern state. In "The Meandering Missouri," an atmospheric piece in Dorian mode and 3/4 meter, the Missouri River is depicted by a gentle accompaniment and lingering melody, making the piece reminiscent of a "Gymnopédie." A contrasting middle section with unexpected harmonies and parallel-moving triads brings the movement to a majestic climax before the opening melody returns and the movement ends quietly. By contrast, "Black Gold Rag" is an upbeat ragtime number, which captures the excitement of the modern crude oil "gold rush" in the state. Lively syncopation and playful gestures in the melody evoke the booming population of the thriving region. To conclude the suite, "A Garden of Peace" paints a picture of the International Peace Garden on the border of the United States and Canada. Long, meditative melodies and descending arpeggios that weave between the hands contribute to this movement's serenity. Changing meters and changing key signatures provide students with musical challenges, while the pianistic patterns lay comfortably in the hands. "Black Gold Rag" and "A Garden of Peace" are Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selections.