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Java Suite
Suite by Leopold Godowsky
Composed1924 (1924)–25
Published1925 (1925)
Movementstwelve
Scoringpiano

The Java Suite (originally published as Phonoramas. Tonal journeys for the pianoforte) is a suite for solo piano by Leopold Godowsky, composed between 1924 and 1925. It consists of twelve movements and is influenced by gamelan music.

Structure

The suite consists of twelve movements, divided into four parts. Godowsky composed the work under the influence of gamelan music after a visit to Java. A typical performance of the work lasts approximately 50 minutes.[1]

Part One
1. Gamelan
2. Wayang-Purwa, Puppet Shadow Plays
3. Hari Besaar, The Great Day

Part Two
4. Chattering Monkeys at the Sacred Lake of Wendit
5. Boro Budur in Moonlight
6. The Bromo Volcano and the Sand Sea at Daybreak

Part Three
7. Three Dances
8. The Gardens of Buitenzorg
9. In the Streets of Old Batavia

Part Four
10. In the Kraton
11. The Ruined Water Castle at Djokja
12. A Court Pageant in Solo

References

  1. ^ "Java Suite (Godowsky, Leopold)". IMSLP. Retrieved November 15, 2018.