Java Suite (Godowsky, Leopold)

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Performer Pages Brett Bachus (piano)
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Misc. Notes 1967 Town Hall recital
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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. New York: Carl Fischer, 1925. Various plates.
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Publisher. Info. New York: Carl Fischer, 1925. Plate 23534-11/23500-7/23569-11.
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The Gardens of Buitenzorg (No.8)

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Work Title Java Suite
Alternative. Title Phonoramas. Tonal journeys for the pianoforte
Composer Godowsky, Leopold
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. ILG 16
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 12 pieces in 4 parts:
  • Part I.
1. Gamelan
2. Wayang-Purwa, Puppet Shadow Plays
3. Hari Besaar, The Great Day
  • Part II.
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 III.
7. Three Dances
8. The Gardens of Buitenzorg
9. In the Streets of Old Batavia
  • Part IV.
10. In the Kraton
11. The Ruined Water Castle at Djokja
12. A Court Pageant in Solo
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1924–25
First Publication. 1925 - New York: Carl Fischer
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation piano