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Three Character Studies are my first set of fully-notated piano pieces. They are studies in that each piece emphasizes a technical or pianistic element; they are character studies because each one is inspired by someone I know. The Nocturne for Left Hand Alone is for my longtime piano teacher, Sophia Rosoff; she has a special fondness for Rachmaninoff and Scriabin. The Little Spinning Song is for fabric artist Penny Sisto. The Study in Thirds and Sixths is for my cat, Spike; though he is now in the great litterbox in the sky, this recalls his spirited and sneaky personality. - Fred Hersch, 2004
1. Nocturne for Left Hand Alone, 2. Little Spinning Song, 3. Study in Thirds and Sixths.
1. Nocturne for Left Hand Alone, 2. Little Spinning Song, 3. Study in Thirds and Sixths.