Lowell Liebermann : Gargoyles for Piano

Four-Movement Modern Virtuoso Work for Solo Piano

Description :
Lowell Liebermann’s “Gargoyles” is one of the composer’s most striking and frequently performed piano works. Commissioned by the Tcherepnin Society and dedicated to Eric Himy, it received its premiere on October 14, 1989 at Alice Tully Hall in New York City. The four-movement work explores the full expressive and technical range of the piano, combining driving rhythms, haunting lyricism, and dramatic contrasts.

This 13-minute masterpiece is a showcase of Liebermann’s post-romantic yet contemporary idiom, demanding virtuosic control of tone, dynamics, and articulation. Each movement evokes the grotesque and fantastical imagery implied by the title, with rapid shifts between aggression, delicacy, and mystery. It is now considered a cornerstone of modern American piano literature, performed widely by both established artists and advanced pianists.

Published by Theodore Presser Company, this edition presents the composer’s complete performance score, engraved with precision and suitable for professional recital use.

Performance Tips :

Balance power with clarity—especially in the outer movements where intense rhythmic energy can easily overwhelm detail. In the second movement, maintain a singing tone despite the complex harmonies, while the third requires precise voicing of contrapuntal textures. The final Presto feroce should be explosive yet controlled, capturing the demonic energy of the piece’s title.

About the Composer :

Lowell Liebermann (b. 1961) is one of America’s most performed living composers, known for his tonal yet modern voice that bridges Romantic expressiveness with contemporary intensity. His piano works, concertos, and chamber music are performed worldwide. Liebermann’s compositions are marked by lyric beauty, technical brilliance, and emotional depth, making him a leading figure in 21st-century classical music.

Song List :

1. I. Presto
2. II. Adagio semplice, ma con molto rubato
3. III. Allegro moderato
4. IV. Presto feroce

Product Details :

• Publisher : Theodore Presser Company
• Instrumentation : Piano Solo
• Duration : 13 minutes
• Dedication : for Eric Himy
• Commission : Commissioned by the Tcherepnin Society
• Premiere : October 14, 1989, Alice Tully Hall, New York City
• Product Type : Score
• Score Type : Performance Score
• Difficulty : Advanced
• Item Number : 410-41289
• ISBN : 9781491108772
• UPC : 680160086979
• Binding : Softcover
• Weight : 0.25 lbs

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洛威爾・李柏曼 : 石像怪　鋼琴獨奏曲

現代鋼琴四樂章炫技名作

簡介 :
《石像怪（Gargoyles）》是美國當代作曲家 洛威爾・李柏曼（Lowell Liebermann, 1961–） 最具代表性的鋼琴作品之一。此曲由 柴列平基金會（Tcherepnin Society） 委託創作，獻給鋼琴家 艾瑞克・希米（Eric Himy），並於 1989年10月14日 在紐約愛麗絲塔利音樂廳首演。全曲約 13分鐘，展現鋼琴的極致音響層次與戲劇張力。

作品由四個樂章構成，融合強烈節奏、陰鬱旋律與超凡技巧。李柏曼以現代手法描繪「石像怪」的神秘與詭譎氛圍，時而爆發、時而低吟，兼具浪漫性與現代性。此曲已成為當代鋼琴文獻中最受歡迎的代表作之一。

本版由 Theodore Presser Company 出版，為正式演出版本（Performance Score），排版清晰，適合比賽與音樂會演奏。

演奏提示 :

外部樂章需兼顧力度與清晰度，避免因速度與音量而模糊細節。第二樂章應展現如歌般的旋律與靈活的節奏感；第三樂章重視聲部平衡與對位線條；末樂章 Presto feroce 則須爆發性的張力與精準控制，表現出石像怪的狂野能量。

作曲者介紹 :

洛威爾・李柏曼（Lowell Liebermann, 1961–） 是美國最活躍的當代作曲家之一，作品風格兼具浪漫表現力與現代語彙。他的創作涵蓋鋼琴、交響樂與室內樂，廣受國際演奏家青睞。《石像怪》以高超技巧與戲劇張力著稱，充分體現他對音色與結構的深刻掌握。

目錄 :

1. I. 急板 (Presto)
2. II. 樸素的慢板，帶自由速度 (Adagio semplice, ma con molto rubato)
3. III. 中庸的快板 (Allegro moderato)
4. IV. 兇猛的急板 (Presto feroce)

書籍詳細資料 :

• 出版社 : Theodore Presser Company
• 樂器別 : 鋼琴獨奏
• 演奏時間 : 約13分鐘
• 獻辭 : 獻給艾瑞克・希米（Eric Himy）
• 委託單位 : 柴列平基金會（Tcherepnin Society）
• 首演 : 1989年10月14日，紐約愛麗絲塔利音樂廳
• 產品屬性 : 樂譜（演出版本）
• 難易程度 : 高級
• Item Number : 410-41289
• ISBN : 9781491108772
• UPC : 680160086979
• 裝訂 : 平裝
• 重量 : 0.25 磅

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