Aram Khachaturian : Pictures of Childhood (哈察都量：兒童時代的畫集)

鋼琴 – 現代樂派

簡介:

由現代俄國代表性作曲家哈察都量 (Aram Khachaturian) 所作的《兒童時代的畫集》，是一套充滿濃厚民族色彩與東方特色的鋼琴小品集。雖然曲名包含 '兒童' 字樣，但作曲家並非將 '為兒童' 視為直接目標，而是將其定位為適合中等程度學習者的練習或演奏曲集。本曲集由十首附有標題的小品組成，除了第一首作於 1926 年外，其餘九首均完成於 1947 年。其音樂風格保有獨特的地方色彩，並在不規則的樂句結構、多彩的節奏（如五拍子、七拍子）以及頑固低音的使用上，充分展現了現代音樂的特徵。

產品特色:

• 現代曲風啟蒙：提供學習者接觸現代音樂結構的機會，如非對稱性樂句與變化的和聲。
• 民族特色濃厚：曲風帶有強烈的亞美尼亞與高加索地方色彩，節奏鮮明且富有動感。
• 技巧與音樂性並重：包含如頑固低音（Ostinato）與小賦格曲等現代作曲技巧，能有效鍛鍊學生的運動性與聲部處理能力。
• 銜接性佳：被視為銜接古典、浪漫樂派至現代曲目極為方便且有用的教材。

演奏提示:

本集難度約與小奏鳴曲程度相若。前兩曲具備徹爾尼 100 曲程度即可彈奏，但其餘曲目（特別是第 9、10 曲）建議需有徹爾尼 30 曲至 40 曲之基礎，或具備彈奏巴赫《小前奏曲》的能力。由於第 3、4 曲不使用調號，完全以臨時記號標出，因此對學習者的讀譜能力有一定要求。演奏現代曲時，應注意其不規則的樂句劃分（如 3+2 結構）與機械式的運動感表現。

作曲家與編者介紹:

哈察都量 (Aram Khachaturian, 1903–1978) 出生於高加索阿美尼亞地方，是現代俄國民族色彩最強烈的作曲家代表。他以芭蕾音樂《蓋妮》及著名的《觸技曲》聞名國際。其鋼琴作品雖產量不多且多為艱深之作，但此部《兒童時代的畫集》與其《兒童曲集》是少數適合學習者入門的經典教材。

收錄曲目:

• 1. 小歌曲 (小行板)
• 2. 詼諧曲
• 3. 朋友病了
• 4. 生日舞會
• 5. 練習曲
• 6. 老故事
• 7. 木馬
• 8. 土風舞 (嘉洛舞曲)
• 9. 芭蕾舞的一個場面
• 10. 小賦格曲

書籍詳細資料:

• 作曲家 : Aram Khachaturian (哈察都量)
• 出版社 : 全音樂譜出版社 (Chuan Yin Music Publishing Co.)
• 原文書名 : Khachaturian Pictures of Childhood
• 適用樂器 : 鋼琴
• 適用對象 : 進階
• 時期與風格 : 現代樂派
• 商品編號 : P722
• 總頁數 : 31

Description:

'Pictures of Childhood' by the prominent Russian composer Aram Khachaturian is a collection of ten piano miniatures infused with strong folk elements and Eastern colors. Despite its title, the composer did not aim for a purely 'for children' target but intended it as an etude or performance collection for intermediate-level students. Composed primarily in 1947 (with the first piece dating back to 1926), the set captures unique regional flavors and modern musical structures. The pieces feature irregular phrase groupings, vibrant rhythms such as 5/4 or 7/4 meters, and mechanical ostinato figures, offering a comprehensive introduction to modern piano literature.

Features:

• Modern Pedagogy: Introduces students to non-traditional phrase structures (e.g., 3+2 groupings) and modern harmonic aesthetics.
• Ethnic Intensity: Reflects Khachaturian's Caucasian and Armenian heritage through distinctive melodies and rhythmic energy.
• Technical Development: Utilizes modern techniques like ostinato patterns to develop movement and mechanical precision.
• Repertoire Bridge: Acts as a versatile resource for connecting classical/romantic foundations to contemporary performance practices.

Performance Tips/Difficulty:

The difficulty of this collection is roughly equivalent to the Sonatina stage. While the first two pieces are accessible to students at the level of Czerny 100, the remaining pieces generally require the proficiency of Czerny 30 or 40. Pieces 9 and 10, including a Little Fugue, are best approached after studying Bach's 'Little Preludes'. Students should be prepared for intensive accidental reading in pieces 3 and 4, which lack key signatures, and focus on capturing the 'movement' and sometimes mechanical quality of the modern style.

About the Composer:

Aram Khachaturian (1903–1978) was a leading figure in modern Russian music, distinguished by the strong national character of his work. He is internationally acclaimed for his ballet Gayane and his Toccata. While most of his piano works are virtuosic and demanding, 'Pictures of Childhood' stands as a rare and vital contribution to intermediate pedagogical literature.

Contents:

• 1. Little Song (Andantino)
• 2. Scherzo
• 3. My Friend is Ill
• 4. Birthday Party
• 5. Etude
• 6. An Old Story
• 7. The Rocking Horse
• 8. Folk Dance (Galop)
• 9. A Scene from a Ballet
• 10. Little Fugue

Product Details:

• Composer : Aram Khachaturian
• Publisher : Chuan Yin Music Publishing Co.
• Original Title : Khachaturian Pictures of Childhood
• Instrumentation : Piano
• Target Audience : Intermediate
• Period / Style : Modern
• Item Number : P722
• Pages : 31

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