Six pièces brèves

The “Six pieces brèves” were commissioned by Angelo Gilardino, the famous Italian guitarist in 1970.

The first movement, “Preambolo”, has the majestic tempo of an introductory piece. It is followed by “Scène de ballet”, light as a waltz. The “Danse guerrière” is a war dance with a powerful rhythm, the fourth movement, “Grinzing”, is a small ironic quotation from the Viennese waltz. After a short “Intermezzo”, the work ends with “Tivorno”, which rhythm is typically Bulgarian. — Ferenc Farkas