Le Petit Âne Blanc

Jacques Ibert (1890-1962) studied at the Paris Conservatoire before embarking upon a successful composing career. Stories increased his popularity when it was published in the mid-1920s and it remains significant in the advanced pianist’s repertoire. This selection of pieces from Stories includes 1) The Little White Donkey, 2) A Giddy Girl, 3) The Crystal Cage, and 4) The Market of Fresh Water. The movements of Ibert ‘s Stories contain significant influences of Debussy and impressionism. Addressing a variety of musical aspects and techniques, Ibert ‘s Stories is an exciting addition to the Piano repertoire.